Massachusetts Bill Would Take Big Step Toward Ending Civil Asset Forfeiture
BOSTON, Mass. (April 23, 2021) – ย A bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate would reform the stateโs asset forfeiture laws to require a criminal conviction in most cases, and also remove the financial incentive for state and local police to participate in...
Massachusetts Bill Would Limit Police Use of Facial Recognition
BOSTON, Mass. (April 20,2021) โ A bill introduced in the Massachusetts House would limit law enforcement use of facial recognition systems. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could hinder the operation of a...
To the Governor: Massachusetts Bill Would Ban Police Use of Facial Recognition Technology
BOSTON, Mass. (Dec. 3, 2020) – On Tuesday, the Massachusetts House and Senate gave final approval to a bill that would ban law enforcement use of facial recognition systems in most circumstances. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at...