Oklahoma Bill Would Reform State Asset Forfeiture Laws but Federal Loophole Would Remain

A bill in the Oklahoma House would require a conviction before asset forfeiture, but the legislation leaves a loophole open that would allow police to continue using asset forfeiture by partnering with the feds.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Put Electronic Communications and Data Privacy Amendment on the Ballot

A resolution prefiled in the Oklahoma Senate would put a state constitutional amendment on the ballot to elevate the privacy of a person’s electronic communications and data to the same level as “persons, houses, papers and possessions.”

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Texas Bill Would Prohibit State Enforcement of Some Federal Rule and Regulations During a “Public Health Emergency”

The proposed law would prohibit any state agency, political subdivision, law enforcement officer, or other person employed by the state from enforcing or providing assistance to a federal agency in enforcing a federal statute, order, rule, or regulation that is enacted or issued in response to a federally declared public health emergency if it does not exist under state law.

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South Carolina Bill Would Create a Process to Review and Reject Some Unconstitutional Federal Acts

Under the proposed law, any act, law, treaty, presidential executive order, regulation, rule, or regulatory order issued, adopted, or implemented by the government of the United States on or after January 1, 2021, would be deemed an "unconstitutional federal act" and unenforceable in the state until reviewed under the provisions of this section.

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Texas Bill Would Legalize Marijuana For Adult Use Despite Federal Prohibition

The bill would create programs to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for personal use. Adults 21 years of age or older would be allowed to possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis as well as cultivate up to 12 cannabis plants for personal use. The bill would also create a regulatory framework and licensure for commercial cultivation and retail sales of cannabis.

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New Jersey Bill Would Legalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition

Titled the "Psilocybin Behavioral Health Access and Services Act," the legislation would legalize the possession and distribution of up to 4 grams of psilocybin for adults 21 and over. The bill would also allow adults to cultivate mushrooms capable of producing psilocybin for personal use as long as they keep them away from minors.

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Texas Bill Would Create a Process to Review and Reject Unconstitutional Federal Acts

A bill in the Texas Senate would create a state process to review federal laws and end state cooperation with enforcement of those determined to violate the U.S. Constitution.

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South Carolina Bill Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Dec. 22, 2022) – A bill prefiled in the South Carolina Senate would legalize recreational marijuana despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Mia S. McLeod (D) prefiled Senate Bill 211 (S211) on Nov. 30 The bill would create a program to license and regulate the possession, cultivation and distribution of marijuana for personal […]

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Oklahoma Bill Would Create Foundation to End Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments

Titled the Defend the Guard Act, the legislation would prohibit the governor from releasing any unit or member of the Oklahoma National Guard into “active duty combat” unless specific constitutional requirements are met

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South Carolina Bills Would Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

As Tenth Amendment Center Executive Director Michael Boldin noted, “When enough people say, ‘No!’ to the federal government, and enough states pass laws backing those people up, there’s not much the feds can do to shove their so-called laws, regulations, or mandates down our throats.”

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