Now in Effect: Oregon Law Limits State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
SALEM, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2021) – Today, an Oregon law banning state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs and taking the first step toward limiting federal militarization of local police went into effect. Rep....
Now in Effect: Washington Law Prohibits No-Knock Warrants and Limits Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (July 25, 2021) – Today, a law goes into effect in Washington state that prohibits no-knock warrants and puts limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse Johnson...
Michigan Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
LANSING, Mich. (June 24, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Michigan House would prohibit state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring deadly military equipment from federal programs and take a step toward limiting federal militarization of local...