A big win for justice NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 19, 2021) – Yesterday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law that prohibits “no-knock” warrants and takes a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Sen. Mike Bell (R-Riceville) introduced Senate Bill 1380 (SB1380) on Feb. 11. The new law makes… Read more »
Washington State House Passes Bill to Prohibit No-Knock Warrants and Limit Federal Militarization of Police
by Mike Maharrey OLYMPIA, Wash. (March 1, 2021) – On Friday, the Washington state House passed a bill that would prohibit no-knock warrants and put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse Johnson (D-Federal Way) filed House Bill 1054 (HB1054) in January, and… Read more »
Rutherford Institute Warns: Police Are Carrying Out Warrantless Home Invasions in Order To Seize Guns as Part of ‘Community Caretaking’ Duties
January 29, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Rutherford Institute has issued a warning over police attempting to carry out warrantless home invasions in order to seize lawfully-owned guns under the pretext of their so-called “community caretaking” duties. In an amicus brief filed in Caniglia v. Strom, Institute attorneys have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to reject police claims that… Read more »