Washington Bill Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants and Limit Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 4, 2021) – A bill prefiled in the Washington House would prohibit no-knock warrants and put limits on state and local law enforcement agenciesโ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse Johnson...
Now in Effect: Washington State Law Puts Limits on Facial Recognition Technology
OLYMPIA, Wash. (July 7, 2020) โ Last week, a Washington state law went into effect that requires a warrant for ongoing and realtime facial recognition surveillance. The new law will not only help protect privacy in Washington state; it will take a step toward...
Signed as Law: Washington Puts Limits on Facial Recognition Technology
OLYMPIA, Wash. (April 3, 2020) โ On Tuesday, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed a bill that requires a warrant for ongoing and realtime facial recognition surveillance. The new law will not only help protect privacy in Washington state; it will take a step toward...