Louisville Bans No-Knock Warrants In Law Named After Breonna Taylor

Louisville Bans No-Knock Warrants In Law Named After Breonna Taylor

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The Louisville Metro Council unanimously passed Brianna's Law, banning no-knock warrants and requiring police to wear body cameras. Named after Brianna Taylor, who was killed during a no-knock raid, the law aims to prevent similar tragedies. Taylor's mother emphasized the law's importance in saving lives. Concurrently, Senator Rand Paul proposed a federal bill to extend the ban on no-knock warrants to federal, state, and local law enforcement receiving Justice Department funding.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the vote on Brianna's Law by the Louisville Metro Council?

It was rejected.

It passed with a narrow margin.

It was postponed.

It passed unanimously.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional requirement does Brianna's Law impose on police officers?

To notify the media before serving a warrant.

To obtain a signature from a judge before serving a warrant.

To conduct a public hearing before serving a warrant.

To wear body cameras during warrant service.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Brianna Taylor's mother express about the passing of the law?

It would increase police accountability.

It would allow Brianna to continue saving lives.

It would help reduce crime rates.

It would improve police-community relations.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the Justice for Brianna Taylor Act introduced by Senator Rand Paul?

To increase funding for local police departments.

To establish a national database of warrants.

To ban no-knock warrants at the federal level.

To provide training for police officers.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which law enforcement agencies would be affected by the Justice for Brianna Taylor Act?

Only federal law enforcement agencies.

Federal, state, and local agencies receiving Justice Department funding.

Only state law enforcement agencies.

Only local law enforcement agencies.