St. Louis mayor sues Missouri to stop state takeover of the city's police department
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The City of St. Louis is suing Missouri to stop a state takeover of its police department, citing constitutional prohibitions on unfunded mandates. The lawsuit challenges a law that shifted control of the police department from the mayor's office to a board with governor appointees.
The City of St. Louis is suing Missouri over a law that took control of the police department away from the mayor's office. The law, signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe, shifted control to a board with governor appointees. The city claims the law violates constitutional prohibitions on unfunded mandates. The police department's budget is a key issue, with the city proposing $220 million and the police commissioners arguing for $330 million. The city's mayor, Cara Spencer, says the lawsuit is necessary to protect the city's financial health. A hearing on the matter is expected in May.
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