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Posse Comitatus: Sheriffs and the Political Power of Law Enforcement
About the Sheriff Jessica Pishko 7/28/20 About the Sheriff Jessica Pishko 7/28/20

Posse Comitatus: Sheriffs and the Political Power of Law Enforcement

Jessica Pishko’s Substack newsletter dives deep into the unchecked political power of sheriffs, exploring their role in enforcing laws and shaping local policies.

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The Badge: Spotlight on Sheriffs
About the Sheriff The Appeal 5/21/19 About the Sheriff The Appeal 5/21/19

The Badge: Spotlight on Sheriffs

This nine-part series from The Appeal investigates the extensive powers sheriffs hold in the U.S., with a focus on accountability, practices, and the need for reform.

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The Renegade Sheriffs
About the Sheriff New Yorker 4/23/18 About the Sheriff New Yorker 4/23/18

The Renegade Sheriffs

The controversial law-enforcement movement where sheriffs claim to answer only to the U.S. Constitution, challenging federal and state authority.

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The Case Against Sheriffs
About the Sheriff GQ 2/16/18 About the Sheriff GQ 2/16/18

The Case Against Sheriffs

Explore the historical role of sheriffs in the U.S. and the growing argument for their abolition. Drew Magary’s insightful article raises questions about the necessity of sheriffs in modern America.

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