Executive Authority to Defend Public Servants from Unlawful Federal Targeting
(This action is part of the Catalog of Legislative Actions.)
Description
Authorizes the [Governor/Local Executive] to take direct action to prevent federal agencies from unlawfully targeting public servants who follow [State/Local Jurisdiction] law in defiance of illegal federal mandates. Allows executive orders directing state and local agencies to block or counteract federal enforcement actions against protected individuals. Grants the executive authority to use state resources to impede unconstitutional federal interference.
This provision is enacted as part of the Restore the Constitution Act, either initially or by amendment, and the general provisions of the Act apply to it, including as to jurisdiction.
Characteristics
Form
Resolution, Legislation, or Executive Action
Legislation
Pressure Level
How confrontational: Low, Medium, or High
High
Pressure Mode
How action exerts pressure against unlawful federal action
Legal, Jurisdictional, Operational Obstruction
Noncompliant
Whether directly defies unlawful federal directives: Yes, No, or Arguable
Yes
Participants Called Upon (state/local)
State or local entities involved, e.g., executive, agencies, judiciary, private entities, private individuals
Executive, Law Enforcement, Agency/-ies
Financial Impact (state/local)
Financial cost or benefit of the action to the adopting jurisdiction: Expensive, Minor, Beneficial, Depends
Depends...