On April 13, 2026, the Dutchess County Legislature passed my resolution in support of the New York State Mandating End of Lawless Tactics (MELT) Act (S.8462/A.8908), which would require all law enforcement officers operating in New York State, including federal immigration agents, to wear clearly visible uniforms, display a name or badge number, and uncover their faces during any public interaction with members of the community.

To be clear about the scope of this legislation: the MELT Act applies to public law enforcement actions, any moment when government power is being exercised openly against a member of the public, and does not apply to undercover operations. It is a straightforward accountability measure rooted in a foundational democratic principle: when the government acts against the people in public, the people have the right to know who is acting in their name.

I am proud to have introduced this resolution and to have seen it pass the full Legislature. Watch my full remarks in the video below.