Washington State Senate Passes Bill to Prohibit No-Knock Warrants and Limit Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (April 8, 2021) – On Tuesday, the Washington state Senate passed a bill that would prohibit no-knock warrants and put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep....
Connecticut Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Prohibit “No-Knock” Warrants
HARTFORD, Conn. (April 5, 2021) – Last week, a Connecticut joint committee held a hearing on 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 and two...
Texas House Committee Holds Hearing on Bills to Prohibit “No-Knock” Warrants
AUSTIN, Texas (March 30, 2021) – Yesterday, a Texas House committee held a public hearing on two bills that would ban “no-knock” warrants and effectively nullify the practical impact of several Supreme Court opinions. A bipartisan coalition of four...