Police
Maryland Bill Would Limit “No-Knock” Warrants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb 14, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House would ban “no-knock” warrants at private residences in most situations, and set the foundation to nullify several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Del. Gabriel Acevero introduced...
Mississippi Bill Would Limit “No-Knock” Warrants
JACKSON, Miss. (Feb. 11, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Mississippi House would ban “no-knock” warrants at private residences in most situations, and set the foundation to nullify several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Rep. Zakiya Summers introduced...
Oklahoma Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Jan. 28, 2024) – A bill filed in the Oklahoma Senate would create a process to sue state and local government agencies in state court that employ officials accused of taking actions that violate constitutional rights without the possibility of...
New Jersey Bill Would Limit “No-Knock” Warrants
TRENTON, N.J. (Jan. 24, 2024) – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would ban “no-knock” warrants at private residences in most situations and set the foundation to nullify several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Rep. Benjie Wimberly and...