A petition on Change.org opposing the militia has nearly 3,000 signatures. Federal and state laws typically use the term "militia" to refer to all able-bodied residents between certain ages who ...
“New York State law is clear: only professional, sworn officers can wield police powers,” said Kelner, whose firm Kelner & Kelner filed the lawsuit on behalf of Democratic lawmakers. “Blakeman’s ...
They say state law authorizes local sheriffs to deputize ... file the suit on behalf of Democratic lawmakers. “Blakeman’s militia is illegal and a clear threat to public safety.” ...