Campaign Zero works to ‘End All No-Knocks’ police raids

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Campaign Zero works to ‘End All No-Knocks’ police raids

Campaign Zero Launches 'End All No-Knocks' Campaign to Ban Dangerous Police Practice of High-Risk Raids Campaign Zero’s team is already assisting 37 city and state governments, including South Fulton and the state at-large, in passing comprehensive No-Knock legislation. ATLANTA (Nov. 23, 2020) - Campaign Zero (CZ), a data-driven, activist organization focused on ending police brutality, […]

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