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Cowlitz County commissioners raise constitutional, liability concerns about proposed law allowing noncitizen armed deputies
Summary
Commissioners discussed recent state legislative proposals to allow noncitizens to serve as armed law-enforcement officers. Several commissioners expressed concern that the state and federal constitutions bar noncitizens from carrying firearms in some contexts and said they plan to solicit public input.
During a public-remarks portion of the meeting, commissioners discussed a pending state legislative measure that would allow noncitizens to be hired for law enforcement roles. Commissioners said they have already received constituent emails and planned to invite public comment at the next meeting.
One commissioner said the topic is already generating…
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