Minneapolis Bans Government Use of Facial Recognition
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (March 3, 2021) – Last month, the Minneapolis City Council unanimously passed an ordinance banning government use of facial recognition in the city. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels...
Minnesota Bill Would Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 26, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota House would prohibit the acquisition and use of facial recognition technology by government entities, and allow for proceedings to be brought against government entities found in violation. The...
Minnesota Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity Defense
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 19, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Minnesota 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...