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To the Governor: Utah Fake “Sanctuary” Bill that Ensures Federal Gun Control Enforcement Will Continue

the legislation includes so many exceptions it would do virtually nothing in practice or effect. And language in the bill would likely be a green light for state and local law enforcement to keep working with the ATF to violate the Second Amendment.

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Minnesota Bills Would Ban No-Knock Warrants

Under the proposed law, police officers would be prohibited from executing a no-knock warrant or seeking a warrant authorizing them to make entry into a residence “without first knocking, announcing his or her office, and giving the occupants a reasonable amount of time, no less than 30 seconds, to respond.”

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Montana Senate Passes Bill to Limit Warrantless Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The legislation would ban warrantless facial recognition surveillance in Montana in most situations and would place general limits on the use of facial recognition technology by government agencies.

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Idaho Bill Would Prohibit Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases

Titled the Second Amendment Financial Privacy Act, the proposed law would prohibit a financial institution or its agent from requiring a specific firearm or ammunition merchant code to any firearms business located in Idaho.

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Arizona Defend the Guard Act Passes Second Committee

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

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Remembering Boston Massacre Day: Benjamin Church Edition

Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of Dr. Benjamin Church’s Massacre Day Oration in 1773. A leader with the Sons of Liberty - and the first Surgeon General - urged the people to respond to the bloodshed of 1770 with “manly rage; against the foul oppression, of quartering troops, in populous cities, in times of peace.” He focused heavily on the principle of delegated and reserved powers. But this story of a one-time hero ends with a massive twist most are never taught today.

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Iowa Bill Would Legalize Raw Milk Sales; Create Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme

DES MOINES, Iowa (March 5, 2023) – A bill filed in the Iowa House would legalize the limited sale of raw milk and raw milk products in the state. Passage of this bill would not only start to open Iowa’s raw milk market; it would take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in practice […]

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Texas Bill Would Prohibit Using Credit Card Information to Track Firearms Purchases

A bill introduced in the Texas House would prohibit financial institutions operating in the state from using a credit card merchant code to track the purchases of firearms and ammunition.

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To the Governor: Utah Bill Would Restrict Geofence Location Tracking

The legislation would require police to get a warrant before obtaining reverse-location information for electronic devices within a geofence or by using cell cite records in most situations.

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