S. 2366: Stop Anarchists From Endangering Cities Act

This bill, known as the Stop Anarchists From Endangering Cities Act or the SAFE Cities Act, aims to address concerns related to certain local governments and states that do not effectively manage violence and property destruction within their jurisdictions. The bill is structured as follows:

Definition of Anarchist Jurisdiction

The bill defines an anarchist jurisdiction as a state or local government that has failed to take reasonable actions to stop acts of violence and destruction of property in their area.

Identification of Anarchist Jurisdictions

Publication

The Attorney General, in collaboration with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, is required to:

• Publish a list of anarchist jurisdictions on the Department of Justice website within 14 days of the bill's enactment.
• Update this list at least every 180 days thereafter.

Considerations for Identification

In determining whether a jurisdiction qualifies as an anarchist jurisdiction, the following factors may be taken into account:

• Presence of policies that restrict law enforcement from intervening during widespread violence or destruction.
• Prevention of law enforcement from policing areas they are entitled to oversee, unless it's a tactical decision for specific incidents.
• Disempowerment or defunding of law enforcement agencies.
• Refusal to accept federal law enforcement assistance during critical situations.

Guidance on Federal Grants

Within 30 days of the bill's enactment, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget is tasked with providing guidance to federal agencies. This guidance will encourage federal agencies to restrict or disfavor anarchist jurisdictions from receiving federal grants when permitted by law, effectively making it more challenging for these jurisdictions to access federal funding.

Potential Effects

The implementation of this bill could lead to increased scrutiny of local governments regarding their law enforcement policies and practices. It may also influence the allocation of federal funding, which could have wider repercussions for communities labeled as anarchist jurisdictions.

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