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Rep. Nehls Sues Capitol Police for $2.5M Over Search

4/15/2025

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U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls is taking a stand, filing a $2.5 million lawsuit against Capitol Police for allegedly conducting an illegal search of his office. He argues this was retaliation for his outspoken criticism of their handling of the January 6 attack, claiming it left him emotionally distressed. Capitol Police, however, assert that the search was merely a standard security procedure.

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U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls is taking a stand, filing a $2.5 million lawsuit against Capitol Police for allegedly conducting an illegal search of his office. He argues this was retaliation for his outspoken criticism of their handling of the January 6 attack, claiming it left him emotionally distressed. Capitol Police, however, assert that the search was merely a standard security procedure.