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House honors old man, bans no-knock warrants.

House honors old man, bans no-knock warrants.

Mar 22, 2023

"The House voted to approve a bill that would limit no-knock warrants, but continue to allow departments to use the provision if they fear for their lives.

Some representatives opposed allowing police to determine if they should use no-knock warrants, saying they should not be making that decision.

Rep. Jonah Wheeler, D-Peterborough, told of his experience with a no-knock warrant and having his mother removed from their home without an explanation.

“It is truly a sad state of affairs,” he said. “I understand the great distrust people feel in many instances. Policymakers have let them go too far.”

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