New York County Passes Bill Allowing Police to File Lawsuits Against Protesters

New York County Passes Bill Allowing Police to File Lawsuits Against Protesters
New York Police Department (NYPD) officers walk past a dumpster fire in front of the Hampton Inn in New York City on May 31, 2020. Justin Heiman/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The New York City suburb of Nassau County passed a bill Monday that allows first responders and police officers to file lawsuits against people who harass, attack, or injure them because of their job.

The bill (pdf) was passed in a 12-6 vote by the county’s legislature. It still needs to be signed by County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat, into law.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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