The issue focused on government officials to police law enforcement and military officers, including former federal prosecutors.

Malkin said in an interview that he has been targeted by political opponents for his anti-government views. He also claims the laws they passed were designed to prevent civil rights lawsuits.

"I am not a lawyer or a criminal," Malkin told The Associated Press. "It's only legal when you hire lawyers. It is illegal for any attorney to sue."

He did not provide