Sheriffs Sue Over New State Law
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Four sheriffs from eastern Washington counties challenge a new state law, SB 5974, which they claim undermines the constitution by granting excessive power to an unelected state board. The law raises candidate requirements, including age, background checks, and law enforcement experience, and allows the states Criminal Justice Training Commission to revoke a sheriffs credentials. Sheriffs argue this infringes on voter choice and local democracy, leading to a lawsuit supported by prosecutors from all four counties. The legal battle underscores the conflict between state control and county elections.
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