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Tessa Duvall

10 Mar, 4 tweets, 2 min read

In this week's Breonna Taylor Case Newsletter:
- Reflecting on her life and legacy, one year later
- Looking ahead to this weekend's memorial in Louisville
- How to join our Facebook live discussion tonight
- Other headlines and news you may have missed

courier-journal.com/story/nletter/…

@courierjournal

Make sure to RSVP to the @courierjournal's Facebook Live, which reflects on Breonna's impact, is tonight at 5 p.m.

We'll have:
- Taylor's aunt Bianca Austin
- Rep. @atticascott4ky
- @KeturahHerron of @ACLUofKY
- Amy Hess, Lou Chief of Public Safety

facebook.com/events/5437538…

And if you're interested in this weekend's events, here's a schedule from Until Freedom: untilfreedom.com/breonnataylor/

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12 Mar

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NEW w/ @dctello: Breonna Taylor had an "agenda to save lives."

Her supporters say she will do just that through the movement to ban no-knock warrants sweeping the country.

A Courier Journal analysis found at least 84 proposals put forth since her death.

courier-journal.com/story/news/loc…

@nytimes

No-knocks have been a contentious issue for years, often uniting the left & right.

Taylor's death is not the first time these raids have been deadly. A @nytimes analysis found the warrants have resulted in at least 31 civilian and 8 police officer deaths. nytimes.com/interactive/20…

And, banning no-knocks could be politically popular for elected leaders because a majority of Americans support such efforts, including:
- 75% of Democrats
- 52% of Republicans

morningconsult.com/2020/06/24/pol…

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12 Mar

There have been 3 floor amendments filed to SB4, which restricts no-knock warrants.

Perhaps the most significant, from Rep. Blanton, would create exceptions to the SWAT requirement if tactical officers "are unavailable" and for "exigent circumstances."

apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocument…

Blanton's amendment would also weaken the body camera requirement, allowing for "other recording device, if issued by the government."

Stivers bill only allows for no-knocks between 6am- 10pm, but Blanton would extend that to midnight.

Rep. Minter put forth an amendment that would:
-redefine the acceptable instances for no-knocks (first image)
-require officers to be in "clearly visible insignia" that identifies the agency
-require a paramedic or EMT be close by for these warrants
apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocument…

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10 Mar

Happening now: The Kentucky House Judiciary will discuss two measures aimed at no-knock warrant executions.

Rep. Scott's Breonna's law is for discussion only. Sen. Stivers' bill is up for consideration.

Watch here: ket.org/legislature/?s…

Chair Massey said, "realistically," Rep. Scott's bill has more hurdles to clear in the time the General Assembly has left, which is why it's a discussion-only item.

Sen. Stivers' bill, which has unanimously passed in the Senate, is up for a vote in front of the committee today.

Here's Sen. Stivers' bill, which *restricts* no-knock search and arrest warrants: apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocument…

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