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Pomona California Bans “No-Knock” Warrants
POMONA, Calif. (May 27, 2021) – Earlier this year, the Pomona City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to ban no-knock warrants in the city, taking a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. A coalition of grassroots...
Detroit City Council Passes Ordinance to Create Oversight and Transparency for Surveillance Programs
DETROIT, Mich. (May 26, 2021) – Yesterday, the Detroit City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that will set the stage to limit the acquisition and use of surveillance technology by law enforcement and other city agencies. The law will also help limit the...
Pittsburgh Voters Overwhelmingly Approve Ban on “No-Knock” Warrants
PITTSBURGH, Pa. (May 25, 2021) – Last week, Pittsburgh voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure to ban “no-knock” warrants in the city, takingย a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. The Alliance for...
Killeen Texas Bans “No-Knock” Warrants
KILLEEN, Texas (May 24, 2021) – Last month, the Killeen City Council passed an ordinance banning no-knock warrants in the city, takingย a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Under the new ordinance, “No peace...