1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Keep Law Enforcement Local Act of 2020”.
Keep Law Enforcement Local Act of 2020
A BILL
To require consent for the Director of the United States Marshals Service to deputize certain law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.
2. Limitations on deputation authority of U.S. Marshals Service
Consent required— The Director of the United States Marshals Services shall not deputize local law enforcement officers without the consent of the chief executive of the unit of local government for which the law enforcement officer is employed.
Withdrawal of consent— The chief executive of the unit of local government that provides consent pursuant to subsection (a), may withdraw such consent at any time.