New Jersey Bill Would Restrict Government Use of Facial Recognition Technology
TRENTON, N.J. (Jan. 21, 2020) β A bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would put restrictions on government use of facial and other biometric recognition technology. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in New Jersey, but it would also hinder one...
To the Governor: New Jersey Bill Reforms Asset Forfeiture, But Federal Loophole Remains
TRENTON, N.J. (Jan 17, 2019) β On Monday, the New Jersey Assembly gave final approval to a bill that would reform the stateβs asset forfeiture laws to require a conviction in many cases. But the proposed law leaves a loophole in place allowing police to circumvent...
Signed by the Governor: New Jersey Law Requires Strict Asset Forfeiture Reporting
TRENTON, N.J. (Jan. 16, 2020) β On Monday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a bill that imposes strict reporting requirements for all asset forfeitures in the state. This legislation takes a first step that could lead to substantive reforms, including closing a...