Lexington Kentucky Bans No-Knock Warrants
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 30, 2021) – Last week, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton signed an ordinance into law prohibiting law enforcement officers in the city from using “no-knock” warrants. Councilmember James Brown introduced the ordinance on May 4. The new law bans...
Lexington Kentucky Ordinance Would Ban “No-Knock” Warrants
LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 1, 2021) – An ordinance introduced in the Lexington Fayette Urban County Council would prohibit law enforcement from using “no-knock” warrants. The ordinance was introduced by Councilmember James Brown on May 4. The local law...
Davis California Passes Ordinance Creating Oversight and Transparency for Surveillance Programs
DAVIS, Calif. (April 6, 2018) – Last month, the city of Davis, Calif., passed a local ordinance that sets the stage to limit the acquisition and use of spy gear by law enforcement and other city agencies. The law will also help limit the impact of the federal...