NY A09300

Prohibits state and local law enforcement agencies from cooperating with or providing information to the federal government regarding protected expressive activities such as protests and demonstrations

Bars the use of state or local resources (money, facilities, equipment, personnel) to assist federal investigations seeking to impose civil, criminal, or professional sanctions on individuals for constitutionally protected speech activities

Allows state investigation of crimes that may involve protests, but prohibits sharing information about specific individuals' participation in protected activities with federal authorities

Creates a private right of action allowing individuals whose information was disclosed in violation of the act to sue for $1,000 per violation or actual damages (whichever is greater), plus punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys' fees

Requires courts assessing punitive damages to consider the number of people affected, whether constitutional rights were targeted, and the persistence of violations by the offending agency