Status Report: More Than 17 States Nullifying the Federal Ban on Hemp
The federal government says it’s illegal to grow hemp for commercial purposes. But people in more than 17 states are doing it anyway.
New Nebraska Law Limits ALPR Data, Helps Block National License Plate Tracking Program
LINCOLN, Neb. (July 18, 2018) – Tomorrow, a Nebraska law goes into effect that puts limitations on the storage and sharing of information collected by Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement in the state. The new law also places significant roadblocks in the way of a federal program using states to help track…
The Struggle for American Independence: Lexington and Concord
In this episode, I cover the Battles of Lexington and Concord, truly the first military excursions in the patriot struggle for independence. Although Thomas Gage hoped not to provoke an aggressive response from patriot forces, he still attempted to shrewdly act seize military supplies and powder that had been secured in storage locations by the…
Federal Court Sides with Federal Agents, Grants TSA Immunity from Lawsuits
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (July 17, 2018 ) – Last week, a Philadelphia Appeals Court ruled that TSA agents cannot be sued for molesting or falsely arresting air travelers. According to an article in Yahoo News the government has granted DHS employees immunity from lawsuits. “In a 2-1 vote, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia said Transportation Security Administration (TSA)…
Signed By the Governor: Alaska Right to Try Act Rejects Some FDA Restrictions on Terminal Patients
JUNEAU, Alaska (July 16, 2018) – On Friday, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker signed a bill into law that allows terminally ill patients to bypass some Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules that deny access to experimental treatments. Rep. Jason Grenn (I-Anchorage) introduced House Bill 43 (HB43) last year. The law gives terminally ill patients access…
Now in Effect: Kentucky Law Puts Limits on Drone Spying, Will Help Thwart Federal Surveillance Program
FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 16, 2018) – On Saturday, a Kentucky law went into effect requiring police to get a warrant before engaging in drone surveillance in most situations. The new law not only establishes important privacy protections at the state level, it will also help thwart the federal surveillance state. Rep. Diane St. Onge (R-Lakeside…
Nullification in Action: Hemp Products Spotted in Kentucky Grocery Chain Despite Federal Prohibition
I recently spotted some illegal hemp products prominently displayed at my local grocery store. I was in Kroger picking up a few things when I stumbled across this nice display of Laura’s Hemp Chocolates. Should I have called the cops??? Laura grows hemp on her farm in Winchester, Kentucky, as part of the state’s hemp…
The Struggle for American Independence: The First Continental Congress
The First Continental Congress was a convention of delegates from the colonies to determine a concerted response to the Intolerable Acts.
New Article Shows How 18th Century Law Helps Us Understand the Constitution
A new article shows how we can use 18th century law books to answer constitutional questions
Tenther Tuesday Episode 38: Nullify no Matter who Sits on the Supreme Court
Today is day 537 that the GOP has failed to repeal Obamacare, or gun control, or end mass, warrantless surveillance… But states and individuals continue to take action to push back. Mike Maharrey (follow) and Michael Boldin (follow) discuss some recent wins for the nullification movement, and comment on the hype over the new Supreme Court…
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