Georgia Bill Would Prohibit “No Knock” Warrants
ATLANTA, Ga. (Feb. 17, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Georgia House would prohibit “no-knock” warrants and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Rep. James Beverly (D) and five fellow Democrats, introduced House...
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...
Georgia Bills Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ATLANTA, Ga. (Dec. 29, 2020) – Two bills prefiled 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”...