States Demand Authority to Combat Rising Drone Threats
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**Chaos** reigns in U.S. skies as drone activity soars, prompting calls for state-level defensive measures.
In a surprising turnaround from the D.C. status quo, the Biden administration's Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, has suggested that states should be empowered to shoot down rogue drones.
This revelation comes amidst heightened scrutiny of the federal government's handling of increasingly frequent drone sightings along the East Coast.
State officials, specifically from New York and New Jersey, have expressed growing frustration with the lack of effective response, underscoring perceived failures in federal oversight.
The incident that ignited this debate centered around Stewart International Airport, which experienced a temporary shutdown due to drone sightings, as revealed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
The governor has vocally criticized the Biden administration for being unequipped to manage this threat to public safety and critical infrastructure.
In a statement to ABC News, Mayorkas acknowledged the need for state and local authorities to possess the means to engage with drone threats under federal supervision.
He noted that there are over one million drones registered in the United States, reflecting a significant challenge that federal authorities are currently ill-equipped to tackle alone.
Mayorkas’s proposal, however, would require congressional approval, and this necessity raises critical questions about the ability of Congress to act swiftly in the face of growing threats.
The administration’s recent acknowledgment of the increasing dangers posed by drones is seen as an admission of failure, particularly on the heels of reports of foreign involvement and the existing impotence of border forces against drone use by drug cartels.
As federal leaders grapple with oversight and security, state officials like Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor, have joined the chorus calling for enhanced authority to counter unmanned aerial vehicles.
The reality that local police currently lack the means to neutralize dangerous drones presents a dilemma: will Washington act decisively to ensure the safety of its citizens, or will state governments be forced to step in where federal actions fall short?
This issue not only highlights the limitations of a centralized response but also invokes broader fears of national security amid a wave of emerging technologies that can evade regulation.
As states await further guidance and potential congressional action, one thing is clear: the battle for our skies may soon shift from the hands of federal bureaucrats to local leaders on the front lines.
Sources:
yahoo.com
breitbart.com
outkick.com
In a surprising turnaround from the D.C. status quo, the Biden administration's Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas, has suggested that states should be empowered to shoot down rogue drones.
This revelation comes amidst heightened scrutiny of the federal government's handling of increasingly frequent drone sightings along the East Coast.
State officials, specifically from New York and New Jersey, have expressed growing frustration with the lack of effective response, underscoring perceived failures in federal oversight.
The incident that ignited this debate centered around Stewart International Airport, which experienced a temporary shutdown due to drone sightings, as revealed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
The governor has vocally criticized the Biden administration for being unequipped to manage this threat to public safety and critical infrastructure.
In a statement to ABC News, Mayorkas acknowledged the need for state and local authorities to possess the means to engage with drone threats under federal supervision.
He noted that there are over one million drones registered in the United States, reflecting a significant challenge that federal authorities are currently ill-equipped to tackle alone.
Mayorkas’s proposal, however, would require congressional approval, and this necessity raises critical questions about the ability of Congress to act swiftly in the face of growing threats.
The administration’s recent acknowledgment of the increasing dangers posed by drones is seen as an admission of failure, particularly on the heels of reports of foreign involvement and the existing impotence of border forces against drone use by drug cartels.
As federal leaders grapple with oversight and security, state officials like Chris Christie, former New Jersey governor, have joined the chorus calling for enhanced authority to counter unmanned aerial vehicles.
The reality that local police currently lack the means to neutralize dangerous drones presents a dilemma: will Washington act decisively to ensure the safety of its citizens, or will state governments be forced to step in where federal actions fall short?
This issue not only highlights the limitations of a centralized response but also invokes broader fears of national security amid a wave of emerging technologies that can evade regulation.
As states await further guidance and potential congressional action, one thing is clear: the battle for our skies may soon shift from the hands of federal bureaucrats to local leaders on the front lines.
Sources:
yahoo.com
breitbart.com
outkick.com
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