Today in History: Benedict Arnold Captures and Destroys Richmond

Today in history, on January 5, 1781, much of Richmond, Virginia was burned to the ground by a British naval force led by Benedict Arnold. It was his most significant military retort against his former cause, a devastating strike that followed his dramatic betrayal.

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New York Bill Would Create State Process to Limit Qualified Immunity

Under the proposed law, “A person or public entity acting under color of law who subjects or causes to be subjected any other person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the federal or state Constitution or laws, is liable to the injured party for legal or equitable relief or any other appropriate relief.”

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New York Bill Would Legalize Psilocybin Despite Federal Prohibition

A bill filed in the New York Assembly would legalize the personal possession and use of “magic mushrooms,” and ban state and local enforcement of the ongoing federal prohibition of the same. Passage would set the stage to nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect.

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Most of the Federal Administrative State is Unconstitutional

Supporters of the monster state justify most federal power under a twisted version of the commerce clause - claiming the power “to regulate Commerce ... among the several States” gives them power over pretty much anything and everything. But they’re lying.

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New Hampshire Bill Would Ban “No-Knock” Warrants

The legislation would ban New Hampshire law enforcement officers from seeking, executing, or participating in “no-knock” warrant.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Ban Warrantless Stingray Location Tracking

A bill filed in the Oklahoma Senate would ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones without a warrant in most situations. The passage of the bill would not only protect privacy in the Sooner State; it would also hinder one aspect of the federal surveillance state.

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3 States vs the ATF “Frame or Receiver” Rule

Arizona, Missouri and Montana prohibit state and local law enforcement from helping the feds enforce various gun control measures, including the new “frame or receiver rule” going after so-called “ghost guns.” This sets a strong foundation for the people in those states to nullify the unconstitutional federal gun control measure in practice and effect.

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Permitless Concealed Carry Bill Filed in Virginia

HB1420 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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Now in Effect: Two California Laws Will Help Expand Legal Marijuana Market Despite Federal Prohibition

Two California laws went into effect today that will help expand the state's marijuana market despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition.

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Oklahoma Bill Would Reform State Asset Forfeiture Laws but Federal Loophole Would Remain

A bill in the Oklahoma House would require a conviction before asset forfeiture, but the legislation leaves a loophole open that would allow police to continue using asset forfeiture by partnering with the feds.

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