No-Knock Warrants
New Hampshire Bill Would Ban “No-Knock” Warrants
Concord, N.H. (Jan. 3, 2023) β A bill filed in the New Hampshire House would ban βno-knockβ warrants, and set the foundation to nullify several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. On Dec. 23, Rep. Kristina Schultz (D), Rep. Matthew Santonastaso (R), and...
Texas Bill Would Ban “No-Knock” Warrants
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 30, 2022) β A bill prefiled in the Texas House would ban βno-knockβ warrants and set the foundation to nullify several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. On Nov. 18, Rep. Ron Reynolds (D) prefiled House Bill 762 (HB762) for introduction...
St. Louis Bans No-Knock Warrants
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (June 22, 2022) – Last week, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order banning no-knock warrants. The ban takes a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Mayor Jones signed the executive order...
Austin Texas Voters Decriminalize Marijuana and Ban No-Knock Warrants
AUSTIN, Texas (May 16, 2022) – Austin voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure ending local enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and banning no-knock warrants. Under Proposition A, the Austin police βshall not issue citations or make arrests for...