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West Virginia Bill to Block Warrantless Drone Spying Passes Senate 32-1

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:February 24, 2016
Post category:Legislation Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Feb. 24, 2016) – A West Virginia bill that would ban warrantless drone surveillance in the state overwhelmingly passed the Senate today. If ultimately passed into law, it would serve to thwart one aspect of the federal surveillance state. Sen. Robert Plymale and Sen. Charles Trump introduced Senate Bill 291 (SB291) in January. The legislation would require…

West Virginia Bills Would Block Drone Spying, Hinder Some Federal Surveillance Programs

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 20, 2016
Post category:Network Archives Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.V., (Jan. 20, 2016) – Legislation filed in West Virginia last week would ban warrantless drone surveillance in the state, prohibit state and local government from using weaponized drones, and also serve to thwart one aspect of the federal surveillance state. Introduced by Del. Cindy Frich and eight cosponsors, House Bill 2653 (HB2653)requires law enforcement to obtain a warrant…