” Feds can step in under color of law and fight it out after in court. “
Better to resolve these things on a local or state level - remember that if the Feds get involved, it falls under the purview of Eric Holder - of “Civil Rights for me and mine, but none for you” fame.....
Only the sheriff there is a Republican. All other levels are Dem. Facts could force the Dems to act, but otherwise this could get swept under the rug.