


Minnesota Bill Would Limit Participation in Federal Police Militarization Program
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Feb. 13, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota House would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring some military equipment from one major federal program. A group of 10 representatives led by Rep. Athena Hollins introduced...
New York Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 9, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs. Sen. Nathalia Fernandez (D) introduced Senate Bill 3527 (S3527) on Jan. 31. The...
Arizona Bill Would Take First Step to Limit Federal Militarization of Police and Local Surveillance
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Arizona Senate would take a first step toward limiting the impact of federal programs that militarize local police and expand the national surveillance state. Sen. Juan Mendez (D) and six fellow Democrat...