


Washington Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 18, 2021) – A bill introduced in the Washington state House would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified...
New York Bill Would Limit State Participation in Federal Police Militarization Programs
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 15, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would ban state and local law enforcement agencies from acquiring certain military equipment from federal programs. Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx) and four fellow Democrats introduced...
New York Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 14, 2021) – A bill introduced in the New York Senate would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without the possibility of “qualified immunity”...