Illinois lawmakers pursue restrictions on search warrants after botched raid in Chicago

No-knock raids led to deaths in Mississippi. Dozens of warrants lacked clear reasons

This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system, and the Daily Journal. Sign up for The Marshall Project’s Jackson newsletter, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. During a 2015 no-kno...

Mississippi’s no-knock raids have led to death and injury. Dozens of warrants lacked clear justification. - Mississippi Today

This article was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system, and the Daily Journal. Sign up for The Marshall Project’s Jackson newsletter, and follow them on Instagram, TikTok, Reddit and Facebook. During a 2015 no-knock drug raid in Mississippi’s rural northeast corner, sheriff’s deputies shot and killed 57-year-old Ricky Keeton after he came to the door with an ai…

Illinois lawmakers pursue restrictions on search warrants after botched raid in Chicago

SPRINGFIELD — Chicago police executed a search warrant at the wrong address more than six years ago that left social worker Anjanette Young handcuffed and naked in her home as she was getting ready for bed.

After testimony from Anjanette Young, state lawmakers move bill aimed at tightening rules on search warrants

SPRINGFIELD — Six years after Chicago police officers wrongfully searched the home of social worker Anjanette Young, she told state lawmakers about the trauma she experienced in testimony on legislation that would essentially bar no-knock search warrants in the state. “I pray that none of you never have that experience because my story now includes experiencing PTSD, depression and fear of the very people who were sworn to protect and serve,” Yo…

Measure would restrict certain no-knock warrants on criminal suspects in Illinois – Center Square

State Rep. Kam Buckner has introduced House Bill 1611 that would prevent the use of no-knock warrants on drug offenders unless there is evidence that they are dealers. The measure also states that police are only able to execute the warrant between the hours of 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. unless the judge expressly authorizes execution at another time.

Measure would restrict certain no-knock warrants on criminal suspects in Illinois

(The Center Square) – Democratic lawmakers are attempting to place more restrictions on Illinois police agencies, this time involving warrants.