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Prohibition Enforcements Challenge Local Police and Courts
An analysis of prohibition in dry states argues that enforcement agencies and courts are hijacked to push a single policy. It cites Maine and West Virginia to show extra legal authorities, sheriffs, deputies, and state rangers undermining elected police and judges. It notes court intimidation, ouster laws, and unelected officials replacing elected leaders in Tennessee cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koren
Atlantic Monthly
Maine
Commonwealth
West Virginia
Tennessee
Chattanooga
Anti-Saloon League
Criminal Court
Circuit
Memphis
Nashville