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Democrats in Nassau County sue over GOP leader’s plan for a civilian militia

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Democrats in Long Island , New York , are suing Nassau County’s top official for acting on his plans to create a militia of civilians to assist law enforcement.

Long Island County Executive Bruce Blakeman faced backlash over his proposal to designate handpicked civilians as “special deputies” and essentially grant them policelike powers during “emergencies”.