Activists Accuse New Britain Police of Violating First Amendment Rights

Protest organizers claim local officers restricted free speech during demonstrations.

Activists have accused police in New Britain of infringing on their First Amendment rights during recent public demonstrations.

Organizers allege that officers imposed unlawful restrictions on protests and used excessive measures to limit speech and assembly.

Civil liberties groups are calling for an independent investigation, arguing that the incidents raise broader concerns about law enforcement accountability and citizens’ constitutional protections.