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Supreme Court Rejects Community Caretaking Doctrine to Authorize Warrantless Search of Home to Seize Firearms - J. David Marsey
Supreme Court Rejects Community Caretaking Doctrine to Authorize Warrantless Search of Home to Seize Firearms - J. David Marsey
"The 21st Century law enforcement officer serves a variety of public service functions only some of which involve the enforcement of criminal laws. From some of those non-criminal public service roles the courts have recognized the community caretaking doctrine to authorize some limited stops and searches by officers that may not be related to criminal enforcement duties."
·martindale.com·
Supreme Court Rejects Community Caretaking Doctrine to Authorize Warrantless Search of Home to Seize Firearms - J. David Marsey
With the Elderly in Mind U.S. Supreme Court Wary of Limiting Police in Home Entries - Andrew Chung
With the Elderly in Mind U.S. Supreme Court Wary of Limiting Police in Home Entries - Andrew Chung
"U.S. Supreme Court justices returned to the contentious issue of police powers on Wednesday as they grappled with whether to make it easier for officers to enter a home without a warrant for reasons of health or public safety in a case involving the confiscation of a Rhode Island man's guns."
·reuters.com·
With the Elderly in Mind U.S. Supreme Court Wary of Limiting Police in Home Entries - Andrew Chung
U.S. Supreme Court Widens Ability to Sue Police for Excessive Force - Lawrence Hurley
U.S. Supreme Court Widens Ability to Sue Police for Excessive Force - Lawrence Hurley
"The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday expanded the ability of people to sue police for excessive force ruling in favor of a New Mexico woman who filed a civil rights lawsuit after being shot by officers she had mistaken for carjackers."
·reuters.com·
U.S. Supreme Court Widens Ability to Sue Police for Excessive Force - Lawrence Hurley
Garland Emphasizes National Security Civil Rights in Budget Hearing - Harper Neidig and Rebecca Beitsch
Garland Emphasizes National Security Civil Rights in Budget Hearing - Harper Neidig and Rebecca Beitsch
"Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday was grilled by lawmakers on national security voting rights and the border during his first appearance on Capitol Hill since being sworn in as the nation's top law enforcement officer."
·thehill.com·
Garland Emphasizes National Security Civil Rights in Budget Hearing - Harper Neidig and Rebecca Beitsch
Bipartisan Police Reform Talks Open in Congress After Biden Speech - Makini Brice
Bipartisan Police Reform Talks Open in Congress After Biden Speech - Makini Brice
"A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday started talks on a police reform bill the day after Democratic President Joe Biden urged senators and representatives to act before the May 25 anniversary of George Floyd's murder by a Minneapolis policeman."
·nationalpost.com·
Bipartisan Police Reform Talks Open in Congress After Biden Speech - Makini Brice
As Trump Threatens Secret Police Deployment Nationwide Democrats Debate Expanding Surveillance Powers and New Money for DHS - Ryan Grim
As Trump Threatens Secret Police Deployment Nationwide Democrats Debate Expanding Surveillance Powers and New Money for DHS - Ryan Grim
"Lawmakers are unclear precisely what the intelligence community currently considers legal given the classified nature of the operations."
·theintercept.com·
As Trump Threatens Secret Police Deployment Nationwide Democrats Debate Expanding Surveillance Powers and New Money for DHS - Ryan Grim
A Dubious Legal Doctrine Protects Cities From Lawsuits Over Police Brutality - Orion de Nevers
A Dubious Legal Doctrine Protects Cities From Lawsuits Over Police Brutality - Orion de Nevers
"On Sunday Rep. Justin Amash announced plans to introduce the Ending Qualified Immunity Act. Qualified immunity shields police officers from civil liability for violating a civilian's constitutional rights in most circumstances. Reforming it is an important step toward holding law enforcement accountable for abuse of power. But Congress must also act to address the less-well-known but equally pernicious rules governing municipal liability. It's time to hold local governments accountable for police violence."
·slate.com·
A Dubious Legal Doctrine Protects Cities From Lawsuits Over Police Brutality - Orion de Nevers
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol - Barbara Sprunt
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol - Barbara Sprunt
"The House of Representatives on Tuesday voted to remove all Confederate statues from public display in the U.S. Capitol along with replacing the bust of former Chief Justice of the United States Roger Taney author of the 1857 Dred Scott decision that declared that people of African descent were not U.S. citizens."
·npr.org·
The House Votes To Remove Confederate Statues In The U.S. Capitol - Barbara Sprunt
Biden Administration Vows Economic and Justice Reforms for Black Americans - Andrea Shalal and Jan Wolfe
Biden Administration Vows Economic and Justice Reforms for Black Americans - Andrea Shalal and Jan Wolfe
"President Joe Biden and two of his top cabinet members on Wednesday promised U.S. economic and criminal justice reforms that would benefit Black communities at a conference organized by longtime activist Al Sharpton."
·whbl.com·
Biden Administration Vows Economic and Justice Reforms for Black Americans - Andrea Shalal and Jan Wolfe
Connecticut Lawmakers Passed a Comprehensive Police Accountability Bill. Here's 9 Ways it Will Change Policing in the State. - Russell Blair and Christopher Keating
Connecticut Lawmakers Passed a Comprehensive Police Accountability Bill. Here's 9 Ways it Will Change Policing in the State. - Russell Blair and Christopher Keating
"The state Senate early Wednesday voted to approve a comprehensive police accountability bill that was drafted in the wake of protests spurred by the police killings of Black Americans including George Floyd in Minneapolis and Breonna Taylor in Louisville."
·courant.com·
Connecticut Lawmakers Passed a Comprehensive Police Accountability Bill. Here's 9 Ways it Will Change Policing in the State. - Russell Blair and Christopher Keating
Hair-Based Discrimination is Now Illegal in 12 States - Toni Gonzales
Hair-Based Discrimination is Now Illegal in 12 States - Toni Gonzales
"The Crown Act a bill that makes hair-based discrimination illegal is now officially law in a dozen states. Nevada is reportedly the latest state to pass the bill. The legislation was fueled by the CROWN (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Day) Coalition."
·remezcla.com·
Hair-Based Discrimination is Now Illegal in 12 States - Toni Gonzales
City Council to Probe Handling of Breonna Taylor Shooting - Associated Press
City Council to Probe Handling of Breonna Taylor Shooting - Associated Press
"Louisville's city government has announced plans to review the handling by the mayor's administration of the fatal police shooting of Breonna Taylor. The Louisville Metro Council's government oversight committee which has subpoena powers announced its intentions Monday news outlets reported. The council's next meeting is scheduled for July 23."
·apnews.com·
City Council to Probe Handling of Breonna Taylor Shooting - Associated Press
Proposal to Disband Minneapolis Police Blocked from Ballot - Amy Forliti
Proposal to Disband Minneapolis Police Blocked from Ballot - Amy Forliti
"A Minneapolis commission decided Wednesday to take more time to review a City Council amendment to dismantle the Police Department in the wake of George Floyd's death ending the possibility of voters deciding the issue in November."
·apnews.com·
Proposal to Disband Minneapolis Police Blocked from Ballot - Amy Forliti
Seattle City Council Votes to Override Mayor's Veto of Cuts to Police Budget - My Northwest Staff
Seattle City Council Votes to Override Mayor's Veto of Cuts to Police Budget - My Northwest Staff
"City council voted to override Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's recent veto of cuts to the police department's remaining 2020 budget by a 7-2 vote with the mayor issuing a statement after the fact indicating she might not adhere to all of the provisos laid out in the council's proposal."
·mynorthwest.com·
Seattle City Council Votes to Override Mayor's Veto of Cuts to Police Budget - My Northwest Staff
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 'Transformational' Criminal Justice Legislation In 11th Hour Of Lame Duck Session - Patrick Smith
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 'Transformational' Criminal Justice Legislation In 11th Hour Of Lame Duck Session - Patrick Smith
"Illinois lawmakers on Wednesday used the final hours of the general assembly's lame duck session to pass a sweeping and controversial criminal justice reform bill that would eliminate cash bail make it easier to ban officers from working at police departments across the state and allow for anonymous complaints against cops."
·wbez.org·
Illinois Lawmakers Pass 'Transformational' Criminal Justice Legislation In 11th Hour Of Lame Duck Session - Patrick Smith
Democrats Block 'Empty' Republican Police Reform Bill - Joan E Greve
Democrats Block 'Empty' Republican Police Reform Bill - Joan E Greve
"Congress was at a standstill on police reform on Wednesday after Senate Democrats successfully blocked a Republican bill criticized as a toothless response to police brutality. The vote was 55-45 failing to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to advance. Two Democrats the Alabama senator Doug Jones and the West Virginia senator Joe Manchin along with Angus King of Maine an independent who caucuses with Democrats voted with Republicans to open the debate."
·theguardian.com·
Democrats Block 'Empty' Republican Police Reform Bill - Joan E Greve
Colorado Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill - Li Cohen
Colorado Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill - Li Cohen
"Colorado passed a sweeping police reform bill on Friday that among other reforms bans chokeholds and makes officers personally liable if they are found guilty of violating a person's civil rights. Colorado is one of the first states that will allow police officers to be financially liable for civil misconduct suits according to the state's ACLU. "
·cbsnews.com·
Colorado Passes Sweeping Police Reform Bill - Li Cohen
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag - Debbie Elliott
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag - Debbie Elliott
"After more than 120 years of flying over the state of Mississippi the Confederate battle flag is no longer a part of the state's official flag. On Tuesday Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed into law a bill fast-tracked by the Mississippi Legislature over the weekend that calls for a new design. In a somber ceremony Reeves said he was signing the law to turn a page in Mississippi."
·npr.org·
Mississippi Governor Signs Law Removing Confederate Design From State Flag - Debbie Elliott