New York Bill Would Prohibit Use of DNA ‘Phenotyping’ in Criminal Cases
ALBANY (Jan. 10, 2023) – A bill filed in the New York Senate would prohibit the use of DNA ‘phenotyping’ in criminal prosecutions and proceedings. Sen. Michael Gianaris (D) introduced Senate Bill 226 (S226) on Jan. 4. The legislation would prohibit state...
New York Bill Would Prohibit Geolocation Tracking and Geofencing Warrants
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 5, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would ban geolocation tracking and geofencing warrants. Passage of the legislation would not only protect privacy in New York; it would also hinder the growth of the federal surveillance state. A...
New York Bill Would Create State Process to Limit Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 5, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would create a process to sue police officers and government officials in state court for the deprivation of individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. A...