The Sun-Times has documented four unmarked cars carrying federal officers without required plates, offering another way to shield their identities. Federal officials say they’re meeting regulations.
Federal doesn’t really allow them to do anything* they want. States actually have laws in place laying out when federal law enforcement can act. My state only allows them arrest powers in felony level crimes, as an example. If they really wanted to push back, they could cause quite the little row. Another example is driving without a driver’s license. My state explicitly allows certain individuals to drive without one, such as military members. Even if you’re a federale, that doesn’t let you do whatever you want.**
*barring our current bitches in the feds not caring about what laws they break, and no one holding them accountable
**again, current practice is to seemingly ignore anything limiting actions
IANAL but the precedence means that federal laws supercede state laws in the case of a conflict or ambiguity. It doesn’t (legally) mean feds can just do whatever the fuck they want with no interference from state LE.
Now, maybe there’s a federal law that says certain federal vehicles don’t require license plates. In that case, the federal law could override state laws requiring them. I have no idea if that’s the case though.
As someone already mentioned, federal takes precedence when there’s a conflict between the laws. Federal agents don’t just have immunity from local law. They still get arrested when driving drunk, even if they’re on the job at the time.
Federal takes precedence don’t they? Agencies are supposed to succeed jurisdiction to the highest authority, and Fed>state.
Federal doesn’t really allow them to do anything* they want. States actually have laws in place laying out when federal law enforcement can act. My state only allows them arrest powers in felony level crimes, as an example. If they really wanted to push back, they could cause quite the little row. Another example is driving without a driver’s license. My state explicitly allows certain individuals to drive without one, such as military members. Even if you’re a federale, that doesn’t let you do whatever you want.**
*barring our current bitches in the feds not caring about what laws they break, and no one holding them accountable
**again, current practice is to seemingly ignore anything limiting actions
sure it can take precedence, but they need to be able to show federal id to the cops to get that pass.
When they got pulled over, they would. Why are you assuming they wouldn’t?
That’d be great. The cop’s body cam footage would be FOIA’d in a heartbeat.
Also, every minute they’re explaining to the cops who they are is a minute they’re not causing havoc in the community.
They would, sure (if they remembered to bring it). Then ideally, in 5-10 minutes, they’ll have to do it again with another cop.
Precisely. I’d love to see this enforced like it’s ticket quota time at the end of the month.
IANAL but the precedence means that federal laws supercede state laws in the case of a conflict or ambiguity. It doesn’t (legally) mean feds can just do whatever the fuck they want with no interference from state LE.
Now, maybe there’s a federal law that says certain federal vehicles don’t require license plates. In that case, the federal law could override state laws requiring them. I have no idea if that’s the case though.
As someone already mentioned, federal takes precedence when there’s a conflict between the laws. Federal agents don’t just have immunity from local law. They still get arrested when driving drunk, even if they’re on the job at the time.