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Judge permanently blocks Washington sheriff standards law

Original: Judge permanently blocks WA sheriff standards law

A judge has permanently blocked a Washington state law that would have set new standards for county sheriffs, striking down the measure in court. The ruling ends efforts to implement the legislation, which had drawn opposition from sheriff groups in the state. Details of the court's reasoning and whether the state will appeal remain limited in initial coverage.

Why now: The ruling settles a contested legal fight over police oversight legislation in Washington.

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