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NY county approves controversial bill allowing police officers to sue protesters for harassment
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A county in New York approved a controversial bill Monday allowing first responders, including police officers, to sue protesters or others who harass them or cause them bodily harm due to their profession.
It now goes before Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, a Democrat seeking reelection who has not indicated whether or not she will sign the measure. In a statement after its passage Monday, she did say she would be "making an inquiry to the Attorney General’s Office to review and provide some advice." "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," Curran said, though acknowledging that there were many speakers who questioned the proposed legislation. "My Administration is committed to protecting the brave men and women of law enforcement who keep us safe."More Related News