CT Gov. Lamont Signs ICE Law, Defying Trump Administration
The law expands protected zones, requires warrants for arrests in sensitive places and lets residents sue federal immigration officers in state court.
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced the signing of a new law that targets the “abuses of authority” of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The bill allows residents to sue officers to violate their constitutional rights, as well as to prohibit raids in sensitive areas and the use of masks to cover their faces.Connecticut approves a law that permits lawsuits against ICE agents and limits immigration operations Senate Bill…
Connecticut Democratic Governor Ned Lamont signed Monday a bill that will limit immigration and enforcement operations of immigration and customs laws in his state. Initially, state Democrats wanted to prohibit ICE agents from wearing face masks in the performance of their duties. Amendments to the bill allow agents to wear masks if they are "medically graded" and are intended to protect the health of the agent and not to hide his identity, acco…
Connecticut Just Changed the Rules for ICE—No Masks, Lawsuits Allowed, Safe Zones Expanded
The Connecticut ICE bill has sparked a sharp political reaction after Governor Ned Lamont signed the new legislation, which significantly reshapes how federal immigration enforcement operates in the state. The law, known as Bill 397, introduces sweeping changes, including a mask mandate for law enforcement officers, expanded legal rights for residents to sue federal agents, and stronger protections for so-called safe spaces such as schools, hosp…
Lamont signs new law to protect residents from potential abuse by ICE agents
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont (D)(Molly Ingram / WSHU)Governor Ned Lamont has signed a new Connecticut law that bans masked ICE agents from operating in the state, and all local, state and federal law enforcement from wearing masks.“For families like mine, this means being able to go to school, work, or even a doctor’s appointment without fear," said Melaney Yunga, a senior at New Haven’s Wilbur Cross High School and a member of Connecticut St…
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