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Eastern Washington sheriffs sue state over new law enforcement standards

source: Four Eastern Washington sheriffs -> target: Governor Bob Ferguson

On 2026-04-07, four Eastern Washington sheriffs filed a lawsuit against Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and the state over a new law setting law enforcement standards and removal processes. The sheriffs argued the law was unconstitutional and said it allowed the Criminal Justice Training Commission to remove sheriffs from office.

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SpokaneWashingtonNorth AmericaUnited StatesNorth America47.659, -117.426
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