"Officer safety" is always the excuse that police use when they want to violate other people's rights. @mmaharrey10th pic.twitter.com/VSw7pyGk5U
— TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) July 7, 2021
It’s Always “Officer Safety”
The city of Lexington, Kentucky, faces a lawsuit over its recent ban on no-knock warrants. Police say it’s a matter of “officer safety.” That’s always the excuse when cops want to violate other people’s rights. "Officer safety"...
Signed as Law: Connecticut Prohibits “No-Knock” Warrants
HARTFORD, Conn. (June 11, 2021) – Yesterday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill into law that prohibits “no-knock” warrants and takes a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. The House Judiciary Committee introduced Senate...
To the Governor: Connecticut Passes Bill to Prohibit “No-Knock” Warrants
HARTFORD, Conn. (May 31, 2021) – Last Thursday, the Connecticut House gave final approval to a bill that would prohibit “no-knock” warrants and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. The House Judiciary Committee...