Federal "limits" on police militarization program have been little more than window dressing. It's going to take state action to opt out and bring them to an end in practice. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/OG44CmV4hi
— TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) February 3, 2021
Biden Window Dressing on Police Militarization Programs
President Joe Biden apparently wants to reinstate some Obama-era limits on police militarization. But the fact is, they are nothing but window dressing. Federal "limits" on police militarization program have been little more than window dressing. It's...
Minnesota Bill Would End State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Program
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Feb. 2, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota House would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring military equipment from one major federal program. A coalition of 11 Democrats introduced House Bill 487 (HF487) on...
Washington Committee Passes Bill to Prohibit No-Knock Warrants and Limit Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 25, 2021) โ On Friday, a Washington House committee passed a bill that would prohibit no-knock warrants and put limits on state and local law enforcement agenciesโ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse...