No Political Enemies Act

Protection of Constitutional Rights: The bill prohibits covered Federal officials from taking government actions that are substantially motivated by protected speech or participation, which includes criticism or dissent (Section 4).

Legal Recourse Against Targeting: Individuals or domestic entities can bring civil actions to seek injunctions against government actions that cause harm (Section 6) or seek damages if an official knowingly directs an action motivated by protected speech (Section 7).

Easier Burden of Proof in Defense: If a person presents evidence that their speech was a motivating factor in a government claim, the government bears the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the action was based on legitimate, unrelated grounds (Section 5).

Financial Relief for Victims: The bill allows courts to order the United States to pay reasonable attorneys' fees and costs to parties who prevail in proceedings related to these types of government actions (Section 8).

Prevention of Tax-Related Targeting: A Federal court may issue an injunction to restrain the assessment or collection of a tax if the action to deny or investigate tax-exempt status is motivated by protected speech (Section 6).

Limitations on Federal Official Immunity: The bill reduces the immunity of covered Federal officials, allowing them to be sued for damages unless they acted in good faith and the speech involved was not protected (Section 7).

Restrictions on Government Funding: The bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of Federal funds for government actions or enforcement claims that are substantially motivated by protected speech or participation (Section 9).