Executive Authority to Defend Truth Tellers from Unlawful Federal Retaliation
(This action is part of the Catalog of Legislative Actions.)
Description
Authorizes the [Governor/Local Executive] to take discretionary action to prevent federal agencies from unlawfully retaliating against individuals, organizations, or businesses for publicly opposing unlawful federal actions. Allows executive orders directing state and local agencies to refuse participation in retaliatory federal investigations, financial penalties, or legal actions.
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...