Supreme Court Effectively Grants Absolute Immunity to Federal Cops
The Supreme Court let stand two appellate court opinions that in effect give federal agents and local police deputized as federal agents absolute immunity from prosecution. The High Court’s refusal to hear these two cases follows on the heels of its decision...
St. Louis Bans No-Knock Warrants
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (June 22, 2022) – Last week, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order banning no-knock warrants. The ban takes a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Mayor Jones signed the executive order...
Activists Successfully Sue California Sheriff for Illegally Sharing ALPR Data
Marian County, California, serves as a good example of the diligence necessary in the war against police surveillance. Passing laws to limit government surveillance is an important first step, but activism can’t end there. Law enforcement agencies have to be...