Jury Nullification: Why the Bundys Walk From Prosecution
Bundy arguments brought focus to three concerns: federal land within a sovereign state, the Constitution, and what is known as Jury Nullification.
Drone Restrictions Can Help Peaceful Protesters Combat Injustice
The Dakota Access Pipeline protests have made national news, as millions of Americans are concerned with potential property rights violations and environmental damage that may be caused by the controversial project.The location of the protest and a law passed by the North Dakota legislature last year has created the specter of police using weaponized drones…
What the Constitution Says About Federal Land Holdings
Here’s the short version. There is no power under the Constitution for the feds to obtain and retain land for whatever they want.
Tennessee Passes Resolution Calling on the Feds to Give Western Land Back to the States
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb 8, 2016) – A resolution recently passed by the Tennessee legislature and signed by Gov. Bill Haslam calls on the feds to give back the land in the Western part of the country back to the states. Introduced by state Rep. Andy Holt, House Joint Resolution 92 (HJR92) “expresses support for the…
Why does the Federal Government “Own” Oregon?
The most important question with respect to the takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by Oregon ranchers remains unanswered by the press covering the story. Why does the federal government own 52.6 percent of Oregon leaving them owning but 47.4 of themselves? It does not own New York or Virginia or Massachusetts. Those occupying…