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.
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