Measure would restrict certain no-knock warrants

Democratic lawmakers are attempting to place more restrictions on Illinois police agencies, this time involving warrants.

State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, 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.

Buckner said he was inspired by an incident in 2019 when Chicago police served a no-knock warrant at the home of Anjanette Young. Young was handcuffed while police searched her residence. It was revealed that police had the wrong address…

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