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Ripping children from parents will shatter America’s soul

“Sessions’s child-removal policy actually extends the callousness of current American penal practices.”

Treating the Constitution Like Silly Putty

The Constitution is a legal document with a fixed meaning. It was not intended to change with the shifting sands of public or judicial opinions.

To the Governor’s Desk: Louisiana Bills Would Expand Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition

BATON ROUGE, La. (May 21, 2018) – Last week, the Louisiana House gave final approval to three bills that would relax restrictions on medical marijuana for qualifying patients. Enactment of this legislation into law would further nullify marijuana prohibition in effect in the Pelican State. Rep. Rodney Lyons (D-Harvey) introduced House Bill 627 (HB627) with…

New Hampshire Asset Forfeiture Reporting Law Lacks Important Requirements

CONCORD, N.H. (May 21, 2018) – Last week, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill into law requiring the state attorney general to produce an annual report detailing asset forfeitures in the state. The law takes a small step forward, but important provisions requiring reporting of federal asset forfeiture cases were stripped out of…

City of Oakland Passes Ordinance Taking on Surveillance State

OAKLAND, Calif. (May 21, 2018) – Last Tuesday, the Oakland City Council gave final approval to a local ordinance that sets the stage to limit the acquisition and use of spy gear by law enforcement and other city agencies. The new ordinance ensures there will be public notice and debate before the city acquires or uses…

Signed by the Governor: Arizona Legalizes Industrial Hemp with Federal Approval

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 21, 2018) – Last week, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law legalizing the production of industrial hemp within a research pilot program. Although the law requires federal compliance, it could still be a first step toward developing a full-fledged hemp industry in the state. Sen. Sonny Borrelli introduced Senate…

Equifax comes clean that it lost thousands of users’ passports too

“In February, the company insisted that all that stolen data didn’t include passport numbers. Except it did.”

E-Driver’s Licenses Enable Round-the-Clock Surveillance

“This fully electronic license, which is encoded into smartphones, will grant police officers the power to monitor citizens without even having to conduct routine traffic stops.”