Democrats sue GOP county executive over armed volunteer unit they say amounts to an illegal militia
The suit claims a Republican county executive's creation of an armed unit of volunteer residents amounts to an “illegal, taxpayer-funded civilian militia.”
L.I. lawmakers sue Nassau executive Blakeman for creating taxpayer-funded militia of armed civilians ‘in secrecy’
The suit challenges the legality of the “special deputy sheriffs” program announced in March 2024 to public outcry by Blakeman, which authorizes the activation of “minimally trained, unregistered
Democrats Sue to Block Armed Volunteer Force in Nassau County
The corps created by Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, is “an authoritarian power grab in the heart of suburban America,” said a lawyer representing county lawmakers.
Nassau lawmakers sue Blakeman, sheriff over ‘private militia’
Democratic Nassau County legislators are joining together to sue Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman over his plan to deputize citizens as
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 challenging the creation of what they call an unnecessary and illegal taxpayer-funded civilian militia.
Nassau County lawmakers challenge Bruce Blakeman's armed militia plan
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Democratic Nassau lawmakers sue County Executive Blakeman, Sheriff LaRocco over special deputy sheriffs program
The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, calls on a judge to declare the program illegal and prevent the county from using taxpayer money to fund it.
Snow Alert in effect in NYC as preparations are made for storm
New York City and the surrounding area were getting ready Saturday afternoon for more snow and ice expected to impact the ...
Nassau County police to team up with ICE to arrest and deport immigrants accused of crimes
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman stressed this was a "targeted enforcement" against "illegal migrants who have ...
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Plan To Deputize Private Citizens Faces Lawsuit From Nassau Dems: 'This Is Not The Wild West'
Long Island Democrats and civil rights attorneys are fighting back against a plan to deputize private citizens, calling the ...
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 Family Court opening delayed after missing January opening
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who vowed last year that the Garden City building would open the first of the year, ...
Nassau County police joining forces with ICE agents. Here's how officials say it will work.
Nassau County police will work directly with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to carry out operations, Nassau ...
Police in Long Island county will team up with ICE for Trump’s immigration crackdown
A county in New York City’s Long Island suburbs will be teaming up with federal authorities in President Donald Trump’s ...
Undocumented people can feel safe to report crimes, Nassau County executive says
The Nassau County Police Department will be directly participating in ICE enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants ...