West Virginia Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jan. 24, 2024) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia 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 Jersey Bill Would Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity
TRENTON, N.J. (Jan. 22, 2024) – A bill introduced in the New Jersey Assembly 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”...
Colorado Bill Would Require Criminal Conviction Before Asset Forfeiture and Further Opt State Out of Federal Program
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 17, 2024) – A bill introduced in the Colorado House would require a criminal conviction before the state could proceed with the asset forfeiture process in most cases. The enactment of this legislation would also further opt the state out of a...