Georgia Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ATLANTA, Ga. (Jan. 21, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Georgia 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” as a...
New Hampshire Bill Would Prohibit “No-Knock” Warrants
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 20, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would prohibit “no-knock” warrants and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. A bipartisan coalition of 12 representatives introduced House...
Indiana Bill Would Prohibit “No-Knock” Warrants
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Jan 18, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Indiana Senate would prohibit “no-knock” warrants and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Sen. Eddie Melton (D) introduced Senate Bill 269 (SB269) on...