(May 15, 2026)
U.S. v. State of Connecticut, et al. - The Trump Administration sued the state of Connecticut over certain provisions of its law, Senate Bill 397 (An Act Concerning Democracy and Government Accountability and the Use and Retention of Data from Automated License Plate Reader Systems), which went into effect May 4, 2026. The challenged provisions of Connecticut's law authorize state officials to investigate and criminally prosecute incidents involving the use of force by federal officers that do not comply with the state’s use-of-force standards, prohibit federal officers from wearing facial coverings, and require federal officers to identify themselves, among other things. The prohibition of any facial covering and identification requirement carries a misdemeanor violation penalty. The federal case is ongoing.