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Students participate in a state-wide walkout demanding justice for Amir Locke a Black man who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police, in St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S., February 8, 2022. Photo by Tim Evans/REUTERS

Politics Apr 06

No charges filed in no-knock warrant killing of Amir Locke

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Nation Feb 08

Trial set to resume for former officer involved in raid that killed Breonna Taylor

Jury selection is set to resume in the high-profile trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in the deadly raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

By Dylan Lovan, Associated Press

Nation Feb 07

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki faces reporters during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 7, 2022. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
White House considers expanding limits on ‘no-knock’ warrant after Amir Locke death

White House press secretary Jen Psaki says Biden is looking at whether to further limit federal agents' use of the tactic after a local SWAT team fatally shot 22-year-old Amir Locke in Minneapolis.

By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

Nation Feb 04

Andre Locke, father of Amir Locke, addresses the media at a news conference regarding the death of Locke, who was shot and killed by Minneapolis police's SWAT team, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S., February 4, 2022. Photo by Tim Evans/REUTERS
Minneapolis mayor halts no-knock warrants after police kill 22-year-old Amir Locke

The Minneapolis mayor has imposed a moratorium on no-knock warrants after Amir Locke was killed as a SWAT team carried out a search warrant in a downtown apartment.

By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press

Nation Feb 01

A woman pays homage as she touches a Breonna Taylor mural, the day after a grand jury voted to indict one of three white police officers for Taylor's death, at Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, U.S., September 24, 2020. Photo by Cheriss May/REUTERS
Jury questioning begins in only trial for a police officer involved in killing of Breonna Taylor

Potential jurors are being questioned in Louisville for the trial of a former Kentucky police officer involved in a botched raid that killed Breonna Taylor.

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press

Dec 30

States diverge on police reforms after George Floyd killing

By Colleen Slevin, Associated Press

The first full year of state legislative sessions since the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota sparked a summer of racial justice protests produced a mixed response around the country.

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Jun 25

Kentucky’s second-largest city bans ‘no-knock’ warrants

By Associated Press

Kentucky lawmakers this year passed a partial ban on no-knock warrants. The measure, signed by Gov. Andy Beshear, only permits no-knock warrants if there is "clear and convincing evidence" that the crime being investigated "would qualify a person, if convicted,…

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Apr 09

Kentucky limits no-knock warrants after Breonna Taylor death

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a partial ban on no-knock warrants a year after the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. The law Beshear signed Friday is not the total ban many demonstrators called for.

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Mar 13

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One year after Breonna Taylor’s death, advocates still seek justice, policy changes

By PBS NewsHour

The death of Breonna Taylor one year ago drew increased attention to the use of “no-knock” warrants and police raids. Three states have since adopted “Breonna’s law,” banning the practice, and major police departments and cities have also prohibited its…

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Feb 25

Kentucky Senate passes bill to restrict no-knock warrants

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, Associated Press

Under the bill, no-knock warrants would only be issued if there was "clear and convincing evidence" that the "crime alleged is a crime that would qualify a person, if convicted, as a violent offender."…

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