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...
Pennsylvania Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. (Feb. 3, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate would take a first step toward limiting the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. In January, a coalition of six Democrats introduced Senate Bill 105 (SB105)....
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...