Georgetown University Law Center professor Randy Barnett nailed it in a short post on the Volokh Conspiracy Blog this week. Much as I believe that the NSA bulk data seizure program is unconstitutional because it is an “unreasonable” general warrant, the preferable remedy would be a congressional fix. Moreover, I agree that we should never…
CONCORD, N.H., May 9, 2014 – The New Hampshire legislature has passed a bill which bans government officials from obtaining “information contained in a portable electronic device” without a warrant “signed by a judge and based on probable cause.” The House and Senate passed slightly different versions of the bill, so a conference committee was…
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 8, 2014 – A bill that would protect property rights from Agenda 21 and other similar measures passed a Missouri senate committee on Tuesday, moving the bill one step closer to the governor’s desk. House Bill 1647 (HB1647) was introduced on Jan. 29 by Rep. Mike Moon (R-157). It passed the…
We should be skeptical of anyone who claims to love liberty and yet does not support state and local nullification of unconstitutional federal laws.
“the states who are parties thereto, have the right, and are in duty bound, to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining to them.”
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 8, 2014 – Both chambers of the Missouri legislature have passed a bill to end the state’s involvement in the Common Core educational standards. One final committee approval is required before sending the bill to the Governor’s desk for a signature. House Bill 1490 (HB1490) passed through the state senate on May…
Madison considered nullification a much higher power than a mere “constitutional right.” He agreed with Thomas Jefferson in that it was a natural right – one which doesn’t gain credence from a parchment.
According to Ron Calzone at Missouri First, even though the 2nd Amendment Preservation Act senate version was rejected by the house yesterday, it’s “poised to pass.” The house sponsor, Doug Funderburk, wants to remove penalties from the bill – known as the “ineligibility clause.” This clause says that any federal official who violates a Missourian’s…
Minnesota bill HF3173 requires government entities to obtain search warrants before obtaining personal identifying information, particularly electronic data, on an individual. Status: This bill was introduced in the House on March 19, 2014 and was referred to the Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee on the same date. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW to make…
S 0839 is a bill which would authorize the farming and production of hemp in South Carolina, effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same. STATUS The bill has been passed unanimously by the Senate. Now, it is up for debate in the House this week. YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED NOW to make sure the legislation has…