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Minnesota Senate Bill Would Add “Shall Not Be Infringed” to State Constitution

A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot to add language protecting the right to keep and bear arms in the state constitution. The enactment of the amendment would create a pathway to further limit the enforcement of gun control in Minnesota and could potentially foster and environment more hostile to federal gun control

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Maryland Bill Would Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity

The legislation would create a cause of action in state court for individuals to sue police officers who, under the color of law, deprive them of an individual right secured by the Maryland Declaration of Rights or the Maryland constitution.

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West Virginia Bill Would Set Foundation to End Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Jan. 12, 2023) – A bill introduced in the West Virginia House would require the governor to stop unconstitutional foreign combat deployments of the state’s National Guard troops. Passage into law would take a big step toward restoring the founders’ framework for a state-federal balance under the Constitution. Del. Pat McGeehan (R) introduced […]

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Mississippi Bill Would Ban Warrantless Stingray Surveillance in Most Situations

The legislation would help block the use of cell-site simulators, commonly known as “stingrays.” These devices essentially spoof cell phone towers, tricking any device within range into connecting to the stingray instead of the tower, allowing law enforcement to sweep up communications content, as well as locate and track the person in possession of a specific phone or electronic device.

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New York Bill Would Restrict Cooperation with Most Federal Immigration Enforcement

S257 would restrict state and local police from investigating individuals on the basis of their immigration status. The bill states, "No state or local law enforcement agency, or agent thereof, shall stop, question, interrogate, investigate or arrest a person" suspected of United States immigration or citizenship status violation.

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Nebraska Bill Would Ban State Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

Titled the “Second Amendment Preservation Act,” the bill would prohibit state agencies and law enforcement officers from enforcing a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation purporting to regulate a firearm, a firearm accessory, or firearm ammunition that “does not exist under the laws of this state,” except to comply with an order of a court.

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Missouri Bill Would Take Steps Toward Treating Gold and Silver as Money

The legislation is a companion to SB100 in the Senate and would take several steps to encourage the use of gold and silver as money in Missouri, including making it legal tender, eliminating the state capital gains tax on gold and silver, and establishing a state bullion depository.

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Minnesota Bill Would Ban Government Use of Facial Recognition

A bill introduced in the Minnesota Senate would ban the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies. The proposed law would not only help protect privacy in Minnesota; it could also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state.

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Maryland Bill Would Ban No-Knock Warrants

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 11, 2023) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House would ban “no-knock” warrants and take a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Del. Gabriel Acevero (D) introduced House Bill 38 (HB38) on Jan. 11. The legislation would prohibit judges from issuing no-knock warrants defined as “a search […]

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New Hampshire Bill Would Partially Close Loophole in Law to Ban Enforcement of Federal Gun Control

CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 11, 2023) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would partially close a loophole and expand the scope of a law passed last year to ban state and local enforcement of federal gun control. Rep. Tom Mannion (R) introduced House Bill 305 (HB305) on Jan. 9. The legislation would amend […]

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