House Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee State Representative David Arconti (D-Danbury) was recognized by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) for his leadership on ensuring that all Connecticut residents have access to affordable utilities.
"I am honored to have been recognized by this extraordinary organization for our work on behalf of Connecticut's consumers, especially many represented by AARP," said Rep. Arconti.
Arconti was presented with the 2019 AARP Legislative Achievement Award for his efforts supporting legislation to rein in the cost of utilities for ratepayers.
While the COVID pandemic delayed the distribution of awards, Rep. Arconti is grateful to AARP for the special distinction and noted, "I look forward to our continued work holding utility companies accountable and pushing for policies that will benefit all our Connecticut ratepayers."
Rep. Arconti represents Danbury's 109th Assembly District. In addition to his role as House Chair of the Energy & Technology Committee, he also serves on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and on the General Law Committee.
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On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
The amended complaint states that plaintiffs sought to remedy the continued discriminatory and unauthorized enforcement of federal immigration laws against the Latino residents of the City of Danbury by Danbury's mayor and its police department.
Plaintiffs allege that the arrests violated their Fourth Amendment rights and the Connecticut Constitution because defendants conducted the arrests without valid warrants, in the absence of exigent circumstances, and without probable cause to believe that plaintiffs were engaged in unlawful activity. In addition, plaintiffs allege that defendants improperly stopped, detained, investigated, searched and arrested plaintiffs. Plaintiffs also allege that defendants violated their Fourteenth Amendment rights when they intentionally targeted plaintiffs, and arrested and detained them on the basis of their race, ethnicity and perceived national origin. Plaintiffs raise First Amendment, Due Process and tort claims.
Plaintiffs request declaratory relief, damages and attorneys fees.
PRESS RELEASE:
On September 26, 2007, ten plaintiffs filed suit in response to an arrest of aday laborers at a public park in Danbury, Connecticut. Plaintiffs amended their complaint on November 26, 2007.
