Oklahoma Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 22, 2022) – A bill introduced in the Oklahoma House 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. Rep. Regina...
Oklahoma Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Defend the Guard Act
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 15, 2022) – Last week, an Oklahoma Senate committee held a hearing on a bill that would require the governor to stop unconstitutional foreign combat deployments of the state’s National Guard troops. Passage into law would take a big step...
Oklahoma Bill Would Legalize Adult-Use Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Feb. 14, 2022) – A bill filed in the Oklahoma House would legalize the adult use of marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Rep. Rob Fetgatter (R) introduced House Bill 3754 (HB3754) on Feb. 7. The proposed law would be known as...