New York Bill Would Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 18, 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....
Minnesota Committee Passes Bill to Ban No-Knock Warrants
SAINT PAUL, Minn. (Mar. 27, 2023) – Last week, a Minnesota House committee passed a bill that would ban “no-knock” warrants and raids, and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. A group of seven Democrats led by Rep. Brion...
New York Senate Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Mar. 23, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New York 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 a defense. Sen....