Rand Paul criticized the decision in a series of tweets, saying that the move would “subsidize militarization” and provide…
Rand Paul
Paul criticized the decision in a series of tweets, saying that the move would “subsidize militarization” and provide “an illusive and dangerous, or false, security” to Americans.
Americans must never sacrifice their liberty for an illusive and dangerous, or false, security. I disagree with AG Jeff Sessions Jefferson (Jeff) Sessions FBI opens tip line requesting information on Charlottesville rally Sessions rails against Chicago during visit to Miami DOJ warrant of Trump resistance site triggers alarm MORE on 1033… — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28,2017 Americans must never sacrifice their liberty for an illusive and dangerous, or false, security. I disagree with AG Jeff Sessions on 1033…
The militarization of our law enforcement is due to an unprecedented expansion of government power in this realm. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28,2017
The militarization of our law enforcement is due to an unprecedented expansion of government power in this realm.
It’s one thing for fed officials to work w/ local authorities to reduce or solve crime. It’s another for them to subsidize militarization. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28,2017
It’s one thing for fed officials to work w/ local authorities to reduce or solve crime. It’s another for them to subsidize militarization.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced earlier in the day that President Trump will sign an executive order on Monday that lifts the controversial ban on the so-called 1033 Pentagon program, reversing policies imposed by the Obama administration.
Trump, who largely campaigned on restoring “law and order, ” will reopen the gates for police to militarize their departments with heavy-duty arms including armed aircraft, armored vehicles, grenade launchers, bayonets, and high-caliber guns and ammunition. Barack Obama
“Those restrictions went too far, ” Sessions said on Monday.
“We will not put superficial concerns above public safety. All you need to do is turn on a TV right now to see that for Houstonians this isn’ t about appearances, it’s about getting the job done and getting everyone to safety, ” he added, referring to the flood-ravaged Texas city.
Paul, who has largely advocated for a hands-off government system, said he will oppose the reinstated program and fight any funding bill for it in the Senate.
I will oppose this move by the AG and administration. And I will continue to fight for our civil liberties and criminal justice reform. — Senator Rand Paul (@RandPaul) August 28,2017
I will oppose this move by the AG and administration. And I will continue to fight for our civil liberties and criminal justice reform.
