This is unconstitutional. The legislative branch has no police power outside of the Capitol buildings. Congress cannot arrest anyone not on its property. If they could, we would really be Honduras.
The Capitol Police have long been operating on the level you might expect to find in a Central American regime. About 20 years ago, I was assaulted in the building of the law firm Jones Day. I was actually knocked out cold. The guy was apprehended. Since Jones Day is located basically right on Capitol Hill, they were in the jurisdiction of the Capitol Police. They refused to come out. We tried calling the DC Police, but they said it was Capitol Police jurisdiction, so they could do nothing. Truly, in the face of explicit, witnessed criminal assault within their Capitol Hill jurisdiction, the Capitol Police did absolutely nothing. Whatever they are there to do, enforce the law is not high on the list.
That is the answer. They are dissolving the notion of separate states with independent legislatures, and putting in the infrastructure of a single totalitarian state.
"Is the FBI so overwhelmed with work that they need additional assistance nearby?" Yes, they are swamped with pro-lifers, school board protesters and Catholics to investigate and harass.
Remembering when the capital police - those brave crime fighters, made a children's choir stop singing the national anthem at the US capital. Merry Christmas!
Statements like “a threat to congress” are intentionally vague. I wonder at their definition of what constitutes a threat to congress? Is it manufactured insurrections? Those are usually reserved for conservatives only. So........Could it be conservative only viewpoints? The lack of proper pronouns that challenge LGBTQ safetyism? Parents at school board meetings? Citizens that disagree with medical sterilization for kids under 18yrs. This has gov’t overreach and abuse all over it. Floridians should be VERY concerned.
“So will Speaker Mike Johnson do what’s right and shut this down?”
When do the Republicans ever do anything to protect themselves, or their supporters, or ordinary Americans? They always willingly and supinely submit to anything the Ds do. I hope this is an exception, but I’m not holding my breath.
I knew this was coming as soon as Congress used 1/6/21 as an excuse to expand an unaccountable national police force, but I didn't know how far this had gone. Very informative article. Please keep up the good work.
Great job on holding Speaker Johnson's feet to the fire, too. We deserve an answer from him.
12/24/23: And dangerous. We know what calibre of people this donut-addicted crime cartel hires, and to entrust them with firearms on the Capitol grounds alone is insane. Now it metastasizes across the country.
They are surreptitiously working to subvert local law enforcement (including - and especially - county sheriffs) and due process on every level. This is extremely dangerous situation.
A brave and bold work, Ms Morello; thank you for asking all the right questions, and for holding the line.
This is unconstitutional. The legislative branch has no police power outside of the Capitol buildings. Congress cannot arrest anyone not on its property. If they could, we would really be Honduras.
The Capitol Police have long been operating on the level you might expect to find in a Central American regime. About 20 years ago, I was assaulted in the building of the law firm Jones Day. I was actually knocked out cold. The guy was apprehended. Since Jones Day is located basically right on Capitol Hill, they were in the jurisdiction of the Capitol Police. They refused to come out. We tried calling the DC Police, but they said it was Capitol Police jurisdiction, so they could do nothing. Truly, in the face of explicit, witnessed criminal assault within their Capitol Hill jurisdiction, the Capitol Police did absolutely nothing. Whatever they are there to do, enforce the law is not high on the list.
I 100% support law enforcement but all cops are thugs.
I suppose you know ALL cops?
And they are now expanding and establishing the Capitol Police Nation wide as Fed LEO to exert Federal law upon State Governments. You're welcome
That is the answer. They are dissolving the notion of separate states with independent legislatures, and putting in the infrastructure of a single totalitarian state.
Technically, Congress is in charge of all of DC, but direct administration has been delegated to a mayor and council since ‘74.
You're right--Congress can arrest people in DC. I forgot that. But it can't make up laws on the go.
"Is the FBI so overwhelmed with work that they need additional assistance nearby?" Yes, they are swamped with pro-lifers, school board protesters and Catholics to investigate and harass.
Sad, BUT true.
Remembering when the capital police - those brave crime fighters, made a children's choir stop singing the national anthem at the US capital. Merry Christmas!
I'm sure the capital police are still very hard at work looking for the white house cocaine dealer.
Unless the dealer was a member of the capitol police...
Great reporting, thanks for keeping us ahead of the news! 👍🇺🇸
Thank you!!!!!
Statements like “a threat to congress” are intentionally vague. I wonder at their definition of what constitutes a threat to congress? Is it manufactured insurrections? Those are usually reserved for conservatives only. So........Could it be conservative only viewpoints? The lack of proper pronouns that challenge LGBTQ safetyism? Parents at school board meetings? Citizens that disagree with medical sterilization for kids under 18yrs. This has gov’t overreach and abuse all over it. Floridians should be VERY concerned.
Worthless corrupt terrorists are all over our country and infiltrated our Government..All witch are going to Hell ha ha
“So will Speaker Mike Johnson do what’s right and shut this down?”
When do the Republicans ever do anything to protect themselves, or their supporters, or ordinary Americans? They always willingly and supinely submit to anything the Ds do. I hope this is an exception, but I’m not holding my breath.
I knew this was coming as soon as Congress used 1/6/21 as an excuse to expand an unaccountable national police force, but I didn't know how far this had gone. Very informative article. Please keep up the good work.
Great job on holding Speaker Johnson's feet to the fire, too. We deserve an answer from him.
I wouldn't be holding my breath for Mike Johnson to do anything.
Yes, great question thank you for investigating. This sounds absolutely ridiculous.
12/24/23: And dangerous. We know what calibre of people this donut-addicted crime cartel hires, and to entrust them with firearms on the Capitol grounds alone is insane. Now it metastasizes across the country.
12/23/23: Good question. In cahoots with the new IRS sharpshooters?
This expansion was funded to the tune of approximately $250 million $$$ post J6.
They are surreptitiously working to subvert local law enforcement (including - and especially - county sheriffs) and due process on every level. This is extremely dangerous situation.
A brave and bold work, Ms Morello; thank you for asking all the right questions, and for holding the line.
County sheriffs are the target. Good call.
Police State
Also, what happened to the secret CCP police stations scattered throughout the country? I read that one was supposedly closed down in NYC.