Rand Paul proposes ‘Justice For Breonna Taylor Act’ to ban no-knock search warrants
OAN’s Rayana Unutoa
10:10 AM –Tuesday, March 12, 2024
GOP Kentucky Senator Rand Paul has re-introduced legislation to ban no-knock search warrants across the United States.
On Monday, Paul (R-Ky.) and Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.) announced the filing of the “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act.”
Taylor was fatally shot in 2020 after police conducted a raid on her apartment while searching for her boyfriend who was being investigated for alleged drug trafficking.
The bill would prohibit state or local law enforcement agencies from executing a warrant until after officers provide a notice of his or her authority and purpose.
“There’s a better way of doing things,” Paul said during the press conference. “I do this not only because I care about the people behind the door. I also care about the police. I think it’s a very dangerous risk for police to take. And, you know, there’s a lot of better ways to arrest people that don’t involve going in in the middle of the night.”
Paul initially filed the legislation back in 2020. At the time, it did not gain enough traction and never made it out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This time around, the senator says he is hopeful the bill will move forward.
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Why is it important to take action at the national level to ban no-knock warrants, as stressed by Representative Morgan McGarvey
Rand Paul, a Republican Senator from Kentucky, has recently reintroduced legislation that seeks to ban no-knock search warrants across the United States. The bill, known as the “Justice for Breonna Taylor Act,” was announced on Monday by Senator Paul and Representative Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat from Kentucky.
Breonna Taylor was tragically killed in 2020 during a police raid on her apartment. The raid, which was conducted as part of a drug trafficking investigation involving Taylor’s boyfriend, resulted in her death. The incident sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for police reform.
The proposed legislation aims to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future by prohibiting state and local law enforcement agencies from executing a warrant without first providing notice of their authority and purpose. This requirement would ensure that individuals inside the premises are aware of the presence of law enforcement officers and the reason for their entry.
During a press conference, Senator Paul expressed his concern for both the individuals targeted by these raids and the safety of the police officers involved. He stated, “There’s a better way of doing things… I do this not only because I care about the people behind the door. I also care about the police. I think it’s a very dangerous risk for police to take. And, you know, there’s a lot of better ways to arrest people.”
The reintroduction of the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act comes after Kentucky passed its own ban on no-knock warrants at the state and local level. This success has inspired Senator Paul and others to push for a similar nationwide ban.
Representative Morgan McGarvey, who co-sponsored the bill, also stressed the importance of taking action at the national level. He said, “After Breonna Taylor’s death, we passed a ban on no-knock warrants at the state and local level — if we can do this in Kentucky, we can do this nationally.”
The legislation introduced by Senator Paul and Representative McGarvey reflects the growing consensus that no-knock search warrants present a significant risk to both civilians and law enforcement officers. By requiring officers to announce their authority and purpose before entering a property, the bill aims to enhance transparency and prevent unnecessary violence and harm.
As the debate over police reform continues, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act represents an important step forward in ensuring the safety and well-being of both the public and law enforcement officers. It serves as a reminder that there are alternative methods for executing searches and arrests that prioritize the protection of all parties involved.
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