The Rise of No-Knock SWAT Raids
"Isn’t that sad that calling the police to someone’s house is attempted murder?"
California Senate Passes Bill to Create Banking Alternative for Cannabis Industry, Bypass Federal Reserve
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 6, 2018) – Last week, the California Senate passed a bill that would establish limited state-chartered banks to serve the cannabis industry. Final passage of this legislation would remove a major federal roadblock in front of the developing marijuana industry in the state and further nullify federal prohibition of cannabis. Sen. Bob…
Signed by the Governor: Tennessee Revises Law on Drone Surveillance
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 6, 2018) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill making changes to the state’s laws on drone surveillance. The new law tightens up some aspects of the current law, but relaxes provisions relating to data retention. Sen. Jack Johnson (R-Brentwood) sponsored Senate Bill 1993 (SB1993). The legislation revises the Freedom from…
Police officer fired for hitting fleeing suspect with car hired by neighboring county
"The Georgia police officer who was fired for hitting a fleeing suspect with his cop car on Saturday was out of work for just two days."
Government Agencies Across U.S. Leak Their Passwords In Public Trello Boards
"A large number of government agencies, marketing firms, healthcare organizations and IT support companies are publishing credentials via public Trello boards."
Welcome to Police-State America, Weary Traveler
"If Homeland Security were genuinely concerned about public safety, they’d transfer those armed INS agents to serve as security guards in the baggage claim area, and leave intelligent, trained and — what the hell — polite and welcoming passport checkers to handle the paperwork end."
Tenther Tuesday Episode 36: The Power of Localism
In this episode, Boldin and Maharrey talk about how the federal government is expanding the surveillance state, and how privacy localism can help stop it. They also report on a number of other state bills that have passed in recent weeks.
Signed as Law: Colorado Expands Hemp Market, Further Nullify Federal Prohibition in Effect
DENVER, Colo. (June 5, 2018) – Last week, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper signed a bill into law establishing that hemp will be treated like any other food ingredient. Enactment of this law paves the way for further expansion of the state’s hemp market and will help further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A bipartisan coalition of three…
California Assembly Passes Bill to Allow People to Expunge Some Marijuana Charges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 5, 2018) – Last week, the California Assembly passed a bill that would create a process to expunge or reduce the sentences of people charged under the state’s marijuana laws before recreational cannabis was legalized this year. Passage into law would take another step toward nullifying federal marijuana prohibition in effect in California.…
Now in Effect: West Virginia Hemp Seed Law Can Further Expand Commercial Market Despite Federal Prohibition
CHARLESTON, W. Va. (June 5, 2018) – Today, a new law establishing a hemp seed certification program in the state went into effect. Enactment of this law paves the way for faster development of the state’s hemp market and will help further nullify federal prohibition in effect. A coalition of three Democratic senators introduced Senate Bill 475…
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