Washington State Bill Would Put Restrictions on Pentagon Military Equipment Transfers to Police
A bill introduced in the Washington State House would help block the federal militarization of local police, and indirectly help thwart federal efforts to enforce unconstitutional laws. Introduced by State Reps. Matt Shea (R-4), David Taylor (R-15), Graham...Nevada Assembly Bill Would Help Stop Federal Militarization of Local Police
A bill introduced in the Nevada state Assembly last week would prohibit state and local officials from owning or using certain military equipment, whether provided through the Department of Defense’s 1033 program or other grants, and would also indirectly thwart...Massachusetts Bill Would Help Block Federal Militarization of Local Police
BOSTON (Mar. 23, 2015) – A bill introduced in the Massachusetts state House would prohibit state and local police from procuring military equipment from the federal government without a public hearing and local government approval, taking the process out of the...