Court brings back NYC ban on police restraint during arrests

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An appeals court reinstated a New York City law that prohibits the city's police officers from putting pressure on a person's torso while making an arrest. A lower court ruling had labeled the measure as unconstitutionally vague. The Police Benevolent Association said it was reviewing its legal options, which could include bringing the matter to the Court of Appeals.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Court reinstates New York City's 'diaphragm law' banning police restraints

An appeals court reinstated a New York City law that prohibits the city’s police officers from putting pressure on a person’s torso during an arrest.

1 month ago·United States

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Washington Times

Court reinstates New York City’s ban on police restraints

An appeals court reinstated a New York City law Thursday that prohibits the city’s police officers from putting pressure on a person’s torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as “unconstitutionally vague.”

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Court reinstates New York City’s ban on police restraints

An appeals court has reinstated a New York City law that prohibits the city’s police officers from putting pressure on a person’s torso while making an arrest, reversing a lower court ruling that labeled the measure as “unconstitutionally vague.”

1 month ago·United States

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CNN

New York Supreme Court ruling reinstates law banning police officers from using chokeholds during arrests | CNN

A law banning New York law enforcement from using either a chokehold or a move that compresses someone's diaphragm during an arrest has been reinstated after a state Supreme Court appeals court ruling on Thursday.

1 month ago·Atlanta, United States

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Court reinstates New York City’s ban on police restraints

1 month ago·United States

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New York Times

Court Reinstates Ban on N.Y.P.D.’s Use of Holds That Restrict Breathing

An appeals court reinstated a New York City law forbidding police officers from compressing a suspect’s diaphragm, the latest turn in a protracted legal struggle over the measure passed two years ago.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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