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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Audrey Liza M. Nolasco

Connecticut Just Changed the Rules for ICE—No Masks, Lawsuits Allowed, Safe Zones Expanded

Connecticut has introduced new rules for ICE that ban masks, allow lawsuits against agents, and expand protected safe zones. (Credit: NBC Connecticut YOUTUBE SCREENSHOT)

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, hospitals, and houses of worship.

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