But I will remind you, States and the security of their own state is their right. Virginia does not have to go defend Maryland, but the constitution does not forbid it. In the same way, the federal government is not suppose to impose or direct police powers at it's whim for crimes that are not in it's federal jurisdiction. And state police powers are voluntary to aid in the federal investigation or prosecution of crime.
That said, the constitution holds states rights and legal authority of its citizens above that of the Fed. The problem (odd wording I know) is, the Fed and State is “constrained” by constitutions in that you may not apprehend citizens without probable cause. Laws prevent (or used to) the fed from sharing what might be probable cause to the local authorities.
My tentative position. The state LEO has a right to detain a threat at least to investigate (not arrest) if there is credible information that substantiates the threat to the state. I would venture to guess that having found out the FBI considers a chargee a terrorist threat would be probable cause to investigate and potentially invite the FBI in for an opinion.
Keep in mind, this is an American Citizen. If it were a foreigner or a visa recipient, take him in and hold him for questioning and investigation.
That's my thoughts. It is complicated and I see why.
I’m not sure I understand the fuss. If some guy is on an FBI watch list because of ties to al-Qaeda... Wouldn’t that be a useful thing for a local trooper to know?
I’m not sure I understand the fuss. If some guy is on an FBI watch list because of ties to al-Qaeda... Wouldn’t that be a useful thing for a local trooper to know?