Police
Maryland Bill Would Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 2, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of βqualified immunityβ as a defense....
Oklahoma Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 1, 2023) βΒ A bill introduced in the Oklahoma House would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of βqualified immunityβ as a defense....
Minnesota Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Program
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Jan. 31, 2023) β A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring some military equipment from one major federal program. Sen. John Marty (D) introduced Senate Bill 863 (SF863) on Jan. 28.Β ...
New York Bills Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 31, 2023) – Bills introduced in the New York Assembly and Senate would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of βqualified immunityβ as...