Rumor vs Reality
- Reality Team
- September 24, 2020
The administration says it will refuse to give Federal funds to “anarchist jurisdictions.” There is no legal definition of that term, or for withholding funds. The Department of Justice claims Seattle, New York and Portland permit “anarchy, violence, and destruction.” The evidence for these claims is debatable. Note that Seattle and New York City pay more in federal taxes than they get back in federal funding. This issue is likely be decided in court.
References
Justice Department: Department Of Justice Identifies New York City, Portland And Seattle As Jurisdictions Permitting Violence And Destruction Of Property
CNN: Justice Department labels New York, Portland and Seattle as ‘anarchy’ jurisdictions
Governing: The Week in Public Finance: The 10 States That Give More to the Feds Than They Get Back
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