Ohio Action Alert: Help Stop Drone Spying, Support SB251

Ohio SB251 would restrict the use of drones by state and local law enforcement. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. It must pass in the Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important…

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Vermont Action Alert: Help Protect Privacy, Stop Warrantless Drone Surveillance, Support S155

Vermont S.155  would restrict the use of drones by state and local law enforcement, generally prohibit police from obtaining electronic data from service providers without a warrant or judicially issued subpoena, and would also provide some restrictions on sharing of data gathered by automatic license plate readers in the state. It passed the Senate on Jan.…

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Arizona Action Alert: Help Block Federal Gun Control, Support HB2300

Arizona HB2300 would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state.(learn more here) It must pass in the House Judiciary Committee to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Judiciary…

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Georgia Action Alert: Help Nullify Federal Marijuana Prohibition, Support HB722, SB254 and SR6

Three Georgia bills active during 2016 would set the foundation to nullify federal marijuana prohibition in practice. HB722 would legalize medical marijuana. SB254 would decriminalize simple possession of marijuana. SR6 would allow the voters to approve the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. HB722 must pass the House Judiciary Non-Civil Committee while SB254 and SR6…

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West Virginia Action Alert: Help Legalize Raw Milk, Support HB2448

West Virginia HB2448 would legalize the sale of raw milk within the state, taking an important step toward effectively nullifying the federal prohibition scheme. It must pass in the House Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee to receive a full House vote. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House…

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Indiana Action Alert: Help Stop Federal Gun Control, Support HB1293

Indiana HB1293 would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement all future federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. It must pass in the House Committee on Public Policy to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Committee on…

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Virginia Action Alert: Help Stop Pres. Obama’s Gun Control Plans, Support HB83

Virginia HB83 would prohibit state cooperation with the enforcement of any future federal laws, regulations, or executive orders relating to firearms, ammunition or firearms components, effectively nullifying any such acts in practice within the state. The bill must pass in the House Appropriations Committee before moving forward. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important…

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South Carolina Action Alert: Help Block Federal Gun Control, Support H4628

South Carolina H.4628 would end state cooperation with all federal gun control measures, effectively nullifying them in practice within the state. The bill must pass in the House Judiciary Committee to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Judiciary Committee Chair,…

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Michigan Action Alert: Help Protect the 4th Amendment, Support HB5162

Michigan HB5162 would deny state-level support and resources to the NSA and all federal agencies involved in warrantless spying. It must pass in the House Oversight And Ethics Committee to receive a vote in the full House. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support this important bill. 1. Call the House Oversight And Ethics Committee Chair,…

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New Hampshire Action Alert: Help Nullify Police Militarization, Support HB1402 and SB472

New Hampshire HB1402 and SB472 would restrict transfers of military equipment from the federal government to local law enforcement. HB1402 must pass the House Municipal and County Government Committee and SB472 must pass the Senate Executive Departments and Administration Committee. PLEASE TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS to support these important bills. HB1402 1. Call the House…

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