The lawyerly answer is: it depends. Because it depends.
It depends on what kind of action is being contemplated, and who is bringing that action against whom. Are we talking about an action in tort? breach of contract? a public or administrative law violation? a constitutional action under state or federal constitutions? a federal or state crime?
Until these matters are clarified, it’s unclear which court has subject matter jurisdiction and who might appropriately bring the action. Of course, if it’s criminal violation being alleged, would this be brought by a public prosecutorial authority, or as a private prosecution?
Tarring and feathering is much easier to carry out.