Democratic legislators in Nassau County are suing County Executive Bruce Blakeman over the creation of a taxpayer-funded militia, called the 'provisional emergency special deputy sheriffs' program. The lawsuit, filed in Nassau County Supreme Court, asserts that the program is illegal under New York state law and represents a waste of public funds. The program, which deputizes volunteer citizens previously trained in emergency services, is designed to assist during emergencies but has faced backlash regarding its financial implications and legality. Blakeman's office has denounced the lawsuit as frivolous and baseless.
The lawsuit claims the program includes expenses that qualify as illegal spending of taxpayer money, including funds for background checks and training.
Defendants' militia is illegal and represents a substantial and ongoing waste of public funds, alleges the lawsuit filed by Democratic legislators.
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