Bill to Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity Passes Second Washington House Committee
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Feb 27, 2023) – Last Thursday, a second Washington state House committee passed a bill that 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...
Maryland Bill to Establish State Process to End Qualified Immunity Receives Committee Hearing
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 27, 2023) – Last Tuesday, a Maryland House committee held a hearing on a bill that 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...
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)...