LIKE TSA WORKER PAYCHECKS — AND FEMA’S RESPONSE TO FUTURE DISASTERS. CLOSER TO HOME… THE VERMONT SENATE TODAY ADVANCED ONE OF TWO BILLS… THAT WOULD PLACE LIMITS ON LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE BILLS WERE CREATED IN RESPONSE TO THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’ S CRACKDOWN ON IMMIGRATION. THE PROPOSAL THAT ADVANCED TODAY… WOULD PREVENT MEMBERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT FROM MAKING ARRESTS IN SENSITIVE AREAS…LIKE CHURCHES, SCHOOL OR PUBLIC BUILDINGS. THE OTHER WOULD IMPOSE A FINE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS… WHO WEAR A MASK WHEN MAKING AN ARREST. BOTH BILLS HAVE BEEN APPROVED FOR A THI
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Vermont Senate advances bills to limit law enforcement actions
The Vermont Senate advanced one of two bills today that would place limits on law enforcement, including their ability to wear face coverings. The bills were created in response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. The proposal that advanced on Thursday would prevent members of law enforcement from making arrests in sensitive areas, such as churches, schools, or public buildings. The other bill would impose a fine for law enforcement officers who wear a mask when making an arrest. Both bills have been approved for a third reading in the Senate, indicating they are likely to pass.
The Vermont Senate advanced one of two bills today that would place limits on law enforcement, including their ability to wear face coverings.
The bills were created in response to the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration.
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The proposal that advanced on Thursday would prevent members of law enforcement from making arrests in sensitive areas, such as churches, schools, or public buildings.
The other bill would impose a fine for law enforcement officers who wear a mask when making an arrest.
Both bills have been approved for a third reading in the Senate, indicating they are likely to pass.
