Nassau bill would let cops seek damages from protesters

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After a chaotic, hours long hearing and an equally chaotic vote, the Nassau County Legislature has approved a (first in the nation?) bill to make police officers a protected class and allow them to sue protesters for discrimination. Background:

Nassau bill would let cops seek damages from protesters
Nassau County minority leaders and activists are calling for the rejection of a Democratic-proposed bill that would elevate police officers to a "protected class" while allowing them to seek financial
newsday.com
5:31 PM · Aug 2, 2021

https://www.newsday.com/long-island/nassau/nassau-county-legislature-police-officers-1.50321169

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It now goes to County Executive Laura Curran for her signature, although she has not yet indicated her position on the bill. If it becomes law, civil rights groups are expected to challenge the law in court immediately

Rebecca C. Lewis
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Curran told News12 that "Now that it has been passed by the Legislature, I will be making an inquiry to the Attorney General’s Office to review and provide some advice.”

Vote set to take place on Nassau bill that would allow police to sue protesters who harass, injure...
Civil rights activists say if it is passed, it could have a chilling effect on demonstrations and protestors’ First Amendment rights.
longisland.news12.com
6:27 PM · Aug 2, 2021

https://longisland.news12.com/vote-set-to-take-place-on-nassau-bill-that-would-allow-police-to-sue-protesters-who-harass-injure-them

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran issued a statement saying, "“I’m proud of the dedicated first responders who’ve made Nassau the safest County in America, and I will continue to stand against defunding the police. My administration is committed to protecting the brave men and women of law enforcement who keep us safe. There were many speakers today who questioned this legislation. Now that it has been passed by the Legislature, I will be making an inquiry to the Attorney General’s Office to review and provide some advice.”

Legislators listened to dozens of residents for hours and at times the meeting had to be stopped while lawmakers asked people not to resort to name calling. There was even a chant of "pull the bill" that echoed through the packed chamber.

Legislator Josh Lafazan sponsored the bill. He said in a statement to News 12: "There is no justification for violence against law enforcement officers. And these bills will add further protections in law to protect Nassau County's finest as they protect us."

Civil rights activists say this is in retaliation to the Black Lives Matter protests that erupted following the death of George Floyd.

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This is very bad.

[msfiddlestix]

1. sure wish folks identified the STATE when posting articles referencing

a neighborhood, town, city, county or STATE.

[Nevilledog]

2. Long Island

[sinkingfeeling]

3. They have a city/County legislature?

[Nevilledog]

4. Says it's Nassau County Legislature

Kinda sounds similar to a Board of Supervisors

[msfiddlestix]

5. thank you, much appreciated. n/t