Judd Legum:
Buried in #NorthCarolina 's 600+ page budget is a little-noticed provision that creates a secret police force, controlled by Republicans, with extraordinary powers.
Alarmingly, public employees under investigation will be required to keep all communication and requests “confidential.” They cannot alert their supervisor of the investigation nor consult with legal counsel.
Those who refuse to cooperate face jail time and fines of up to $1K.
https://popular.info/p/north-carolina-republicans-create
@Razdawg22
It gets worse. Gov Ops staff will be authorized to enter “any building or facility” owned or leased by a state or non-state entity without a judicial warrant.
This includes private homes, if it includes a home office of a contractor.
