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Mississippi Senate Passes Bill for Constitutional Carry and Setting Foundation to Reject Some Federal Gun Control

JACKSON, Miss. (Mar. 29, 2016) – Today, the Mississippi Senate passed a bill that not only allows unlicensed, “constitutional carry,” but also sets the foundation to reject and end new federal gun control regulations and executive orders. Originally introduced as a church security bill to allow those with a concealed carry permit to have a…

Samuel Adams and James Otis vs. a “Living, Breathing” Constitution

As Samuel Adams and James Otis warned, supporting the idea of a “living breathing” constitution has destroyed our foundation

Tennessee House Passes Bill Setting Stage to Reject Gun Control by International Law or Treaty

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2016) – Today, the state House passed a bill setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty. The vote was 88-2 with 2 members not voting. House Bill 2389 (HB2389) was introduced by Rep. John Windle (D-Livingston) in January. It would prohibit law enforcement officers from enforcing…

Republican Dominated Wyoming Legislature Maintains Unconstitutional Status Quo

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Mar. 28, 2016) – Wyoming’s Republican state House and Senate leadership soundly protected the status quo by killing six bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies. A rundown of key legislation that failed in Wyoming this year follows: CONSTITUTIONAL TENDER Rep. David Miller (R-Riverton) introduced House Bill 124 (HB124)…

South Carolina Senate Backs Down on Bill to Defund Refugee Resettlement Program

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 28, 2016) – Last week, the South Carolina Senate stripped a bill of provisions to defund state participation in some contentious federal refugee resettlement programs. A coalition of seven senators introduced Senate Bill 997 (S.0997) on Jan. 14. The legislation would have generally banned state expenditures directly or indirectly benefiting a refugee placed…

New Jersey Bill Would Criminalize Nude TSA Body Scanner Images

TRENTON, N.J. (March 28, 2016) – A New Jersey bill would criminalize TSA nude body scans and subject TSA agents creating or distributing such images to criminal penalties. Sen. Michael Doherty (R-23) introduced Senate Bill 1420 (S1420) in February. The legislation would criminalize nude body scans at New Jersey airports. “For the purposes of this…

Republican-Dominated South Dakota Legislature Fails Constitution, Maintains Status Quo

PIERRE, S.D. (March 28, 2016) – South Dakota State House and Senate leadership maintained the unconstitutional status quo. It killed five bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies, squandering several golden opportunities for common sense reform in the Mount Rushmore State. The rundown of key legislation that failed in South Dakota…

Hearing Scheduled for Rhode Island Bill to Limit Stingray Use

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Mar. 28, 2016) – On Wednesday, the Rhode Island House Committee on Judiciary will hold a crucial hearing on a bill that would require a judicial order for the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications. Passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in…