Nassau County Republicans Want an Armed Civilian Militia. and Theyre Not Alone.
Local conservatives in the New York county want an armed, civilian militia for "emergencies" that could also be used during civil rights demonstrations.
MSNBC 1:28 am on April 11, 2024
Nassau County Republicans in New York are pushing for an armed civilian militia, despite opposition and comparisons to historical militias with questionable histories. The proposed "special deputies," who would undergo background checks and mental health evaluations, could act as a backup police force in emergencies. While Blakeman maintains the militia isn't intended for political protests, he hasn't ruled it out in extreme situations. The push comes amid growing conservative support for civilian-led militias, which scholars warn could lead to violence.
- Nassau County Republicans propose armed civilian militia as backup police force
- Comparisons drawn to historical militias with questionable histories
- Militia members required to have firearms licenses, undergo background checks, and mental health evaluations
- Blakeman open to using militia for political protests in extreme situations
- Growing conservative support for civilian-led militias raises concerns of violence
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