Texas Republican sues over Capitol Police office search, citing ’emotional distress’
- A Texas Republican congressman, Troy Nehls, is suing the Capitol Police, seeking $2.5 million in damages from the U.S. Government.
- Nehls claims the Capitol Police retaliated against him for criticizing former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi following the January 6, 2021, Capitol incursion.
- The lawsuit details an incident where a Capitol Police officer entered Nehls's office without authorization and questioned his staff about his writings.
- Nehls expressed that he felt threatened by the Capitol Police's actions, stating it threatens the liberties of his constituents and the nation.
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GOP Congressman Files Suit for $2.5 Million, Says Capitol Police Retaliated for His Criticisms of Its J6 Response - News Addicts
A Texas Republican congressman who fought side-by-side with Capitol Police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol incursion — and became an outspoken critic of them — is now fighting against the agency in court. In a lawsuit, Rep. Troy Nehls alleges the Capitol Police retaliated against him for his vocal, public criticism of then-House […] The post GOP Congressman Files Suit for $2.5 Million, Says Capitol Police Retaliated for His Criticisms …


GOP Congressman Files Suit for $2.5 Million, Says Capitol Police Retaliated for His Criticisms of Its Jan 6 Response
A Texas Republican congressman who fought side-by-side with Capitol Police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol incursion — and became an outspoken critic of them — is now fighting […] The post GOP Congressman Files Suit for $2.5 Million, Says Capitol Police Retaliated for His Criticisms of Its Jan 6 Response appeared first on The Western Journal.
Congressman sues gov't over post-J6 Capitol Police actions * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh
A congressman from Texas is suing the federal government for $2.5 million over the “unlawful harassment” he faced following the Jan. 6, 2021, protests and riots at the Capitol. Rep Troy Nehls, R-Texas, charges that a Capitol police officer forced his way into Nehls’ congressional office without consent, then photographed materials in the room, including a whiteboard with a discussion of proposed firearms legislation. Then the authorities followe…
Texas Rep. Nehls Sues Feds After Office Intrusion
Rep. Troy Nehls has filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against the federal government, specifically the U.S. Capitol Police. The lawsuit alleges a Capitol officer illegally entered the Texas Republican's Washington office and took pictures of notes relating to potential...
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