Indiana Governor's New Military Police Unit
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Indiana Governor Mike Braun is poised to establish a military police unit within the National Guard, following the passage of House Bill 1343. This bill, set to take effect on July 1, 2026, will train around five hundred guardsmen as full-fledged police officers for emergency situations. The new unit will have the authority to make arrests, carry firearms, and conduct searches, marking a significant shift from their current support roles. The bill has been supported by Republicans and Guard leaders, who argue its necessary for handling crises like the 2020 Indianapolis unrest or attacks akin to the Boston Marathon bombing. However, Democrats and civil rights groups express concerns about the potential for political targeting. Critics cite past federal actions under President Trump, such as deploying guardsmen to Democrat-led cities, as a cause for worry.
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