California Bill Would Permanently Extend Temporary Ban on Facial Recognition with Police Body Cameras
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2022) – A bill introduced in the California Senate would make a temporary ban on police use of facial recognition and biometric scanners with police officer cameras permanent. Sen. Steven Bradford (D) introduced Senate Bill 1038...
Now in Effect: California Closes Some Qualified Immunity Loopholes in State Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan 4, 2022) โ On Jan.1, a California law that will make it easier to sue police officers for violations of rights in state court and limit the possibility of โqualified immunityโ as a defense went into effect. Sen. Steven Bradford (D-Gardena)...
Now in Effect: California Law Sets Foundation to End Federal Militarization of Police
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 1, 2022) โ Today, a new law goes into effect that sets the foundation for local communities to opt out of federal programs that militarize their police. Asm. David Chiu (D) and a coalition of Democrats introduced Assembly Bill 481 (AB481) on...