H.R. 3894: Stop Anarchists From Endangering Cities Act

The bill titled "Stop Anarchists From Endangering Cities Act" aims to address what it identifies as "anarchist jurisdictions" by creating a framework for their identification and managing federal funding in relation to these jurisdictions.

Identification of Anarchist Jurisdictions

Under this bill, the following steps will take place:

• The Attorney General is tasked with compiling and publishing a list of jurisdictions deemed to be anarchist within 14 days of the bill's enactment.
• This list must be updated at least every 180 days to reflect any changes.

Criteria for Identification

To classify a jurisdiction as anarchist, the Attorney General, in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will consider certain criteria, including:

• If a jurisdiction has policies that restrict law enforcement from intervening during widespread violence or destruction.
• If law enforcement has been prevented from policing specific areas, except in cases where a temporary withholding of police presence is necessary to safely manage an ongoing incident.
• If the jurisdiction has defunded or disempowered any law enforcement agencies.
• If a jurisdiction unreasonably refuses federal law enforcement assistance.

Impact on Federal Grants

Once a jurisdiction is identified as anarchist, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance for federal agencies. This guidance will:

• Restrict or disfavor anarchist jurisdictions from receiving federal grants, as much as is legally permissible.

Definition of Anarchist Jurisdiction

The bill defines an anarchist jurisdiction as a state or local government that has not taken reasonable measures to prevent violence and property destruction within its territory.

Objectives of the Bill

The main goal of the legislation is to encourage state and local governments to maintain law and order by providing a clear definition of what constitutes an anarchist jurisdiction and outlining the consequences of being classified as such.

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