West Virginia Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Restrict Federal Loophole
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Feb. 17, 2025) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and take significant steps to close a federal loophole that allows law enforcement to bypass state restrictions. Del. Chuck Horst and...
New York Senate Bill Would Abolish Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 3, 2025) – A bill filed in the New York Senate seeks to abolish the doctrine of qualified immunity, paving the way for lawsuits against law enforcement officers in state court for rights violations. Sen. Kevin Parker and Sen. Julia Salazar filed...
Hawaii Committee Passes Bill Targeting Civil Asset Forfeiture and Federal Loophole
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 30, 2025) – A Hawaii Senate committee unanimously passed a bill to reform the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws by requiring a criminal conviction before property can be seized. It also takes significant steps to close a federal loophole...