Washington State House Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to Create State Process to End Police Qualified Immunity

The legislation would create a cause of action in state court for “any person injured in person or property by a peace officer acting under color of authority has a cause of action against the peace officer, and against any other peace officer who had the power through reasonable diligence to prevent or aid in preventing the injury from occurring and failed to do so, if the peace officer engaged in conduct that is unlawful under the state Constitution or state law.”

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New Hampshire Committee Holds Hearing on Bill to End the War on Drugs in the State

The legislation would repeal the entirety of the state's controlled drug act effective July 1, 2025, and establish a committee to study the policy and statutory changes necessary to implement the repeal.

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Utah House Passes Bill to Restrict Geofence Location Tracking

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Jan. 30, 2023) – On Friday, the Utah House unanimously passed a bill that would limit warrantless geofence location tracking and require detailed reporting on geofence warrants. Passage of the legislation would not only protect privacy in Utah; it would also hinder the growth of the federal surveillance state. Rep. Ryan […]

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Long Road Ahead: 3 Missing Ingredients for the Next Revolution

Facts. Getting from the largest government in history to a real “land of the free” isn’t going to be quick or easy. But without these three essential ingredients from the “real American Revolution,” we probably won’t get there at all.

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Nebraska Bills Would Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Cannabis Prohibition

Under the proposed law, adults over 21 could possess, process, transport, purchase, obtain, or give away up to 1 ounce of marijuana. An individual could also cultivate up to six marijuana plants. The proposed law would also establish a regulatory and tax structure for commercial marijuana cultivation and sales.

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Constitutional Carry Bills Filed in Minnesota Senate

Both bills would allow anyone legally allowed to own a gun could carry it in public places not otherwise prohibited by law without a state-issued permit, though they would still be able to apply for one if they want to enjoy CCDW reciprocity with other states.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

A bill filed in the Virginia House would make it legal for Virginians to “carry a concealed handgun without a permit anywhere they may lawfully carry a handgun openly.” The enactment of a so-called “constitutional carry” bill would also foster an environment more hostile to federal gun control.

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Arizona Bill Would Limit Federal Control Over Local Police

The legislation would prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from using any personnel or financial resources to enforce, administer or cooperate with any act, law, treaty, order, rule or regulation of the United States government that is inconsistent with any Arizona state law regarding the authority of state and local law enforcement agencies.

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The General Welfare Clause Doesn’t Mean What They Tell You It Means

Most people will tell you that the general welfare clause expands federal power.

Most people are wrong.

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