To the Governor: Oregon Bill to Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
SALEM, Ore. (June 3, 2021) β Yesterday, the Oregon Senate gave final approval to a bill that would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs and take the first step toward limiting federal...
Oregon Senate Committee Passes Bill to Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
SALEM, Ore. (May 24, 2021) β Last Thursday, an Oregon Senate committee passed a bill that would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs and place other limits on police militarization. Rep. Karin...
Signed as Law: Washington State Prohibits No-Knock Warrants and Limits Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (May 20, 2021) β On Tuesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill into law that prohibits no-knock warrants and puts limits on state and local law enforcement agenciesβ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse...