Illinois Bill Would Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Feb. 17, 2021) – A bill filed in the Illinois House would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity”...
Hawaii Bill Would Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Feb. 15, 2021) – Bills filed in the Hawaii House and Senate would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified...
New Mexico House Committee Passes Measure to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity
SANTA FE, N.M. (Feb. 12, 2021) – On Tuesday, a second New Mexico House committee passed a bill that would create a process to sue in state court when police use excessive force or take other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified...