New Jersey Bill Would Ban “No-Knock” Warrants
TRENTON, N.J. (Jan. 24, 2022) β A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly would ban βno-knockβ warrants at private residences in most situations and set the foundation to nullify several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Rep. Benjie Wimberly...
New Jersey Bill Would Create State Process to Limit Police Qualified Immunity
TRENTON, N.J. (Nov. 29, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would eliminate qualified immunity as a defense for police officers sued in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights. Sen. Nia Gill...
Signed as Law: New Jersey Bans State and Local Participation in Immigration Detention
TRENTON, N.J. (Aug 23, 2021) – Last Friday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill into law to prohibit state or local entities from detaining individuals for federal civil immigration violations. A coalition of 13 Democrats introduced Assembly Bill 5207...