Arizona Bill Would Take First Step to Block Federal Militarization of Police and Local Surveillance
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 1, 2022) โ A bill introduced in the Arizona Senate would take a first step toward limiting the impact of federal programs that militarize local police and expand the national surveillance state. Sen. Juan Mendez (D) and six fellow Democrat...
Hawaii Bills Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants
HONOLULU,ย Hawaii (Jan 4, 2022) – Bill filed in the Hawaii House and Senate would prohibit โno-knockโ warrants, and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. A coalition of Democrats filed Senate Bill 726 (SB726). The...
Florida Bills Would Create a State Process to End Qualified Immunity
TALAHASSEE, Fla. (Dec. 28, 2021) – Bills filed in the Florida House and Senate for the 2022 legislative session would create a process to sue police officers in state court for using excessive force or taking other actions that violate individual rights without...