Virginia Senate Passes Bill to Limit Federal Militarization of Police
RICHMOND, Va. (Oct 5, 2020) – On Friday, the Virginia Senate passed a bill that would put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Del. Dan Helmer (D-Fairfax Station) introduced House Bill...
Virginia Senate Committee Passes Bill to Limit Federal Militarization of Police
RICHMOND, Va. (Sept. 25, 2020) – Yesterday, a Virginia Senate committee passed a bill that would put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Del. Dan Helmer (D-Fairfax Station) introduced...
Illinois Bill Would Limit Federal Militarization of Police
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Sept. 15, 2020) – A bill introduced in the Illinois House would put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire military equipment from certain federal programs. Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Champaign) introduced House Bill...