Signed as Law: California Closes Some Qualified Immunity Loopholes in State Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct 14, 2021) – Last month, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will make it easier to sue police officers for violations of rights in state court and limit the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. Sen. Steven...
California Assembly Committee Passes Bill to Close Qualified Immunity Loopholes in State Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug 30, 2021) – Last week, a third California Assembly committee passed a bill that would create a process to sue police officers for violations of rights in state court without the possibility of “qualified immunity” as a defense. Sen. Steven...
2nd Amendment Preservation Act Prefiled in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Aug. 4, 2021) – Bills prefiled in the Alabama House and Senate for the 2022 legislative session would end state and local enforcement of most federal gun control; past, present and future. Enactment of this legislation into law would represent...