Democratic lawmakers in New York filed a lawsuit alleging that a Republican county executive is trying to create a civilian "militia." ...

Democrats in suburban New York are suing a Republican county executive over his creation of an armed unit of volunteer ...

A New York Republican county executive is being sued over a move to deputize citizens for law-enforcement efforts, with Democrats arguing that it amounts to an "illegal militia." The lawsuit, filed by ...

The so-called “militia” refers to the “provisional emergency special deputy sheriffs” program Blakeman established on March 17, 2024. The program deputizes volunteer citizens who are licensed to carry ...

Democrats are looking to un-arm Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's so-called "citizen deputies." They are ...

Morgan, Governor, &c.,: SIR: I have the honor to communicate to you the unanimous passage, by the Division Board of Officers of the First Division New-York State Militia, of a resolution ...

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s proposal to designate “special deputies” to assist law enforcement has drawn backlash — and comparisons to the Nazi militia known as the “Brownshirts.” ...

At a meeting of the Board of Officers of the Eleventh Regiment New-York State Militia, held at the Regimental Armory, on Friday evening last, the following resolutions, were, on call of the ayes ...

“New York State law is clear ... Group to file the suit on behalf of Democratic lawmakers. “Blakeman’s militia is illegal and a clear threat to public safety." Democrats, who are the ...

A New York Republican county executive is being sued over a move to deputize citizens for law-enforcement efforts, with Democrats arguing that it amounts to an "illegal militia." The lawsuit ...

“New York State law is clear ... Kelner filed the lawsuit on behalf of Democratic lawmakers. “Blakeman’s militia is illegal and a clear threat to public safety." Democrats, who are the ...