Lawmakers Propose Repeal Of ‘Green Light Law’

Sen. Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury), Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) joined law enforcement officials from St. Lawrence, Clinton, Franklin and Jefferson counties Sept. 24 to advocate for their legislation (Senate bill S.2147/A.5145) that would repeal the state’s “Green Light Law” for border counties. Under that law, federal, state and local law enforcement are not allowed to coordinate their efforts in addressing illegal northern border crossings. The lawmakers’ bill would restore co-operation between all levels of law enforcement agencies.