Setting a Precedent; Anarchy on Public Roads; Doxxing Cops; Wildlife Trafficking
And a call to action
Let’s begin with a bit of good news. In April, the National Police Association (NPA) submitted a brief to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, requesting a civil rights investigation into New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez for his prosecution of New Mexico police officer, Brad Lundsford.
You may be familiar with this case. Sensing danger, Officer Lundsford used what reasonably constitutes justified force, consistent with his training. Yet this district attorney prosecuted him anyway, in what appears to be a blatant violation of his due process rights, especially those provided under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments.
This past week, NPA received notice that a request for a civil rights investigation into Raúl Torrez has been referred to the Special Litigation Section of the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice!
This investigation has the potential to set a precedent and send a message that unequal application of the law, including for police officers, will not be tolerated in the United States of America.
In recent years, officers like Brad Lundsford have increasingly been forced to fight for their innocence for doing what they were trained to do. This trend has caused police officers to hesitate, which in split-second decisions, can cost lives.
(Surprisingly, at least some police agencies may be complicit in training their officers to hesitate. Read more on this from Scott Hughes, an Ohio-based police chief and newest member of our police coalition.)
I’ll keep you updated about progress on this request.
Let’s Discuss Federal Bills
Blocking Traffic is Not Protected Expression
The First Amendment protects each citizen’s guaranteed right to peaceful expression and lawful assembly. We’re blessed to be Americans. It does not, however, give anyone the license to engage in lawless acts or violate the rights of others.
As we’ve witnessed in recent times, demonstrators have taken it upon themselves to block public roads. These reckless acts cause traffic accidents and injuries, perpetuate violence, and prevent first responders from getting to their destinations. It’s also disruptive to the daily grind of commerce, which ultimately harms the law-abiding.
In response, Sen. Thom Tillis (NC) has introduced the Safe and Open Streets Act (S. 2115), a bill that would make it a federal crime to intentionally block -or conspire to block- a public road.
You can read more about this bill here.
Doxxing Places Police Lives in Danger
Shortly after penning a piece about the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act (S. 1952), there was a viral video on X showing someone promoting a website dedicated to doxxing ICE agents.
This has got to stop.
Please urge your U.S. senators to support the Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act. In short, this bill would criminalize the publishing of an officer’s personal information if it’s done with the intent to obstruct a criminal investigation or a lawful immigration operation. The penalty is a maximum term of five years imprisonment, fines, or both. You can read more about this bill here.
Also consider watching, then sharing an excellent video on this topic and proposed bill by Henry Morris
, founder of Support our Shields and valued member of our police coalition.A Bill That Aids Trafficked Wildlife and Federal Officers
One of the most egregious forms of animal cruelty comes in the form of wildlife trafficking. It’s a profitable enterprise for cartels -who are often aligned with other forms of trafficking- and it’s sadly growing.
Exotic animals get snatched from their native homes, then are forced to travel long distances. When I was involved with animal welfare, I’d seen images and hear stories of parrots and other defenseless creatures squeezed into vases, suitcases, and other items.
These animals are obviously traumatized and when they do survive, require immediate care. Through no fault of their own, Border Patrol Agents are logistically unprepared to provide this care.
Enter the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025 (H.R. 3538) introduced by Rep. Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), a federal bill designed to simplify the process of caring for confiscated animals at the border.
Having a network like this in place would also allow law enforcement to focus on combatting wildlife trafficking and other crimes.
You can read more about this bill here.
Change Doesn’t Always Happen on Our Personal Timelines
We live in a world that runs on adrenaline. Social media, especially, has conditioned us to expect results right now!, when we demand it. That’s unrealistic.
The fact is that shepherding change requires a lot of grunt work, laser focus, and patience, especially when the government and legislation is involved. For every win you see, there were likely a lot of challenges along the way.
None of this is sexy. It’s this type of activity, however, that leads to incremental wins (as mentioned in the introduction) and will get us to where we need to be.
Please be a part of this journey by lobbying your federal lawmakers. As time permits, I’ll be working on a lobby guide to help you be an effective advocate for police officers. In the meantime, feel free to reach out with questions.
Best. : )
For the Blue is a solutions-based initiative. I’m just an American patriot asking questions. I don’t work with any political party and I answer to nobody. For me, the health of the nation, due process (including for police officers), the rule of law, and respect for individual liberties, will always transcend party affiliation. I welcome your thoughts, even if you disagree; though personal attacks will be ignored. You can reach me at fortheblue@substack.com.