Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong are among those being sued by the federal government for attempting to regulate federal law enforcement officers through the so-called “Act Concerning Democracy and Government Accountability,” also known as Senate Bill 397.
According to the lawsuit, the law prohibits federal officers from wearing facial coverings in the performance of their official duties, requires federal officers to clearly display their badge and name tag when performing official duties, and to adhere to Connecticut’s preferred use-of-force policies when performing official duties.
The law threatens the safety of federal officers who have exhibited extreme bravery in enforcing our Nation’s laws despite an unprecedented wave of harassment, doxing, and even violence, the justice department alleges.
The threat of prosecution for simply protecting their identities and their families also chills the enforcement of federal law and compromises sensitive law enforcement operations, the complaint states.
The Department of Justice has brought several lawsuits targeting illegal policies designed to thwart federal law enforcement across the country, including in New York, New Jersey, and California.
“Law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep Americans safe, and they do not deserve to be doxed or harassed simply for carrying out their duties,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Defendant: Governor Ned Lamont
Criminal Charges: Challenging Federal Law Enforcement
City and State: Hartford, Connecticut
Exact Date: May 16, 2024
Sentence or Outcome: Lawsuit Filed
Dollar Amounts: None
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Public Corruption
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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