Vermont Bill Would Ban No-Knock Warrants
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Feb. 24, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Vermont Senate would ban “no-knock” warrants and raids, and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. A group of 9 Democrats led by Sen. Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)...
New York Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity in the State
ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 22, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. Asm....
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 “qualified immunity” as...