Support H.849 The Constitutional Accountability Act

Let's level the playing field. Tell Governor Scott to sign H849 into law.

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We all have the right to expect that when government officials violate our constitutional rights, there will be accountability and remedies for the harms they have caused. H.849 represents one of the most meaningful opportunities we have as a state to protect the people of Vermont from the types of lawless and unconstitutional actions we have seen in places like Minnesota, Chicago, Portland, and our own communities.

Currently, federal law allows people to sue state and local officials for constitutional violations, but only allows for lawsuits against federal agents in very limited circumstances. Luckily, states can address this by passing legislation that will allow people to bring lawsuits if any government official, including federal officials, violates their constitutional rights. To that end, we are calling on Governor Phil Scott to sign H.849, the Constitutional Accountability Act.

By passing H.849, we can make sure all government officials are accountable to uphold the Constitution, because no one in our country is above the law. The good news is that this bill has now passed both the House and Senate. It is headed to Governor Scott for further consideration.

We hope you will take a minute to message Governor Phil Scott and urge him to sign H.849 into law to ensure government accountability for all.

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We hope you will take a minute to message Governor Phil Scott and urge him to sign H.849 into law to ensure government accountability for all.

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Subject Sign H.849 to Uphold Constitutional Accountability

We all have the right to expect that when government officials violate our constitutional rights, there will be accountability and remedies for the harm they caused. That is why I am writing to respectfully ask you to sign H.849, the Constitutional Accountability Act, into law.

Currently, federal law allows people to sue state and local officials for constitutional violations but only allows for lawsuits against federal agents in very limited circumstances. If signed into law, the H.849 would address this gap in the law and allow people in Vermont to take government officials, including federal officials, to court for damages if they violate their constitutional rights.

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H.849 represents one of the most meaningful opportunities we have as a state to protect the people of Vermont from the types of lawless and unconstitutional actions we have seen in places like Minnesota, Chicago, Portland, and our own communities. By signing H.849, you ensure that all government officials are held accountable to the Constitution, reinforcing the principle that no one is above the law. Please support the Constitutional Accountability Act.

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