State lawmakers gave final approval to a set of sweeping new restrictions on federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Friday.

The heated debate led to a very public feud between two lawmakers.

State Rep. Nick Menapace (D-East Lyme) posted a social media video attacking state Rep. Greg Howard (R-Stonington), a veteran police officer who spent hours debating the bill Thursday night.

“The guy who did it, he’s a police officer. He’s used his job to harass people,” Menapace claimed in the video without citing evidence. “He’s harassed other state representatives. He’s harassed people who have run against him.”

Howard shot back the next morning.

“I think my reputation in this building, in my community, in my life, speaks for itself,” he told reporters. “So he can say what he wants. I've never harassed anybody. That's not how I conduct business.”

Democratic leaders admonished Menapace but conceded that ICE enforcement ignites passionate feelings.

"We've seen people hurt; we've seen loss of life,” said Connecticut House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford). “We’ve seen unconventional behavior on the part of federal authorities in how they interact with people and how they address their civil rights. And naturally, that's going to result in emotions.”

The proposal designates certain “protected spaces,” including playgrounds and churches, where ICE agents would be barred from operating unless they have a warrant signed by a judge.

Under the measure, law enforcement officers would no longer be allowed to cover their faces, and state authorities would be permitted access to crime scenes involving federal authorities. Agents who violate the rules would face lawsuits.

The measure now heads to Gov. Ned Lamont, who intends to sign it.