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Lexington Kentucky Bans No-Knock Warrants
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2021) – Last week, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton signed an ordinance into law prohibiting law enforcement officers in the city from using “no-knock” warrants. Councilmember James Brown introduced the ordinance on May 4. The new law bans...
Berkeley Ordinance Sets the Stage to Limit Local Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
BERKELEY, Calif (June 9, 2021) – Last month, the Berkeley City Council passed an ordinance that takes the first step toward limiting the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. Councilmember Kate Harrison authored the ordinance. Under the new...
King County Washington Bans Facial Recognition
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 2, 2021) – On Tuesday, the Metropolitan King County Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning the use of facial recognition technology. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could...
Lexington Kentucky Ordinance Would Ban “No-Knock” Warrants
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 1, 2021) – An ordinance introduced in the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council would prohibit law enforcement from using “no-knock” warrants. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember James Brown on May 4. The local law...