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Dec 07, 2020

Virginia Gov. Northam Signs ‘Breonna’s Law’ Banning No-Knock Warrants

Flanked by Breonna Taylor’s aunts, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a law banning the kind of search warrant used the night Taylor was killed by police in Louisville.

Sep 10, 2020

Virginia Senate Passes Omnibus Policing Bill But Quashes Attempt To End Qualified Immunity

Republicans opposed both measures, and Democrats said qualified immunity is too complex to end in the special session.

Aug 06, 2020

Virginia Democrats Unveil Police Reform Bill Banning Chokeholds, Limiting No-Knock Warrants

A statewide code of conduct for officers, a ban on chokeholds, and a ban on firing at most moving vehicles: Virginia lawmakers are preparing to overhaul policing.

 
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