New York 'Militia' Lawsuit: What to Know About Armed Citizen Deputies
Democratic lawmakers in New York filed a lawsuit alleging that a Republican county executive is trying to create a civilian ...
Nassau County's citizen militia draws challenge from Democrats
Democrats are looking to un-arm Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's so-called "citizen deputies." They are ...
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NY county exec's armed volunteer unit amounts to illegal militia, Democrats say in lawsuit
Democrats in suburban New York are suing a Republican county executive over his creation of an armed unit of volunteer ...
Dems in Nassau County sue over GOP leader’s civilian militia plan
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.” ...
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New York county exec sued over ‘illegal taxpayer-funded militia’ order
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 ...
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Dems in Nassau County sue over GOP leader’s civilian militia plan
New York State law does not authorize defendants to create a taxpayer funded militia. In case of an emergency, the County is permitted to accept help from New York State and from other ...
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Democrats sue GOP county executive over armed volunteer unit they say amounts to an illegal militia
“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 ...