Oklahoma Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 22, 2022) – A bill introduced in the Oklahoma House would eliminate qualified immunity as a defense for police officers sued in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights. Rep. Regina...
New Jersey Bills Would Limit Police Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance
TRENTON, N.J. (Feb. 15, 2022) β The New Jersey Legislature will consider two bills this session that would place some small limits on the use of facial recognition and other biometric surveillance technology by law enforcement. The proposed laws would not only help...
Oklahoma Bill Would Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 14, 2022) β A bill filed in the Oklahoma House would legalize the adult use of marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Rep. Rob Fetgatter (R) introduced House Bill 3754 (HB3754) on Feb. 7. The proposed law would be known as...