Proposed Federal Agency Would Create Criteria to “Identify” Potentially Violent People
By Michael Maharrey There is a push on for the creation of another unconstitutional federal agency that would create systems to identify “early signs of…
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Signed as Law: Illinois Limits Warrantless Location Tracking, Hinders Federal Surveillance State
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that expands a state law barring warrantless location tracking to include historical location…
Now in Effect: Oklahoma Law Prohibits Denial of Firearms Ownership Based on Medical Marijuana Use
By Michael Maharrey Today, an Oklahoma law that prohibits the denial of firearms ownership to patients using medical marijuana went into effect despite federal prohibition….
New Illinois Law Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed two bills into law that expand the state’s medical-marijuana program despite federal prohibition. A coalition of…
Delaware Bill Expands Marijuana Decriminalization Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey DOVER, Del. (Aug 8, 2019) – Last week, Delaware Governor John Carney signed a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession by minors in…
Four New Laws Expand Colorado Marijuana Markets Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2019) – Last week, four Colorado laws that will help expand the legal marijuana market in the state…
Now in Effect: North Dakota Reforms Asset Forfeiture, But Federal Loophole Remains
By Michael Maharrey BISMARCK, N.D. (Aug 1, 2019) – Today, a North Dakota law that reforms the state’s asset forfeiture process and prohibits the state…
Now in Effect: Washington Creates Streamlined Process to Expunge Some Marijuana Charges
By Michael Maharrey OLYMPIA, Wash. (Aug 1, 2019) – This week, a Washington state law that will make it easier for people with marijuana charges…
Oh, How I Loathe the TSA
By Michael Maharrey I recently took a trip that required me to fly. I was filled with a sense of dread as I got ready…
Cambridge Massachusetts to Consider Facial Recognition Ban
By Michael Maharrey Last night, Cambridge, Massachusetts Mayor Marc McGovern proposed a measure to ban facial recognition technology in the city. Cambridge could become the…
New Arkansas Law Ends Civil Asset Forfeiture
By Michael Maharrey LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 24, 2019) – Today, a bill that reforms Arkansas’ asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking…
Hawaii Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession, Expunges Some Criminal Records
By Michael Maharrey Earlier this month, a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession and expunge the records of certain marijuana offenders became law without the governor’s signature….
New Hampshire Bill Creates Process to Expunge Some Marijuana Charges
By Michael Maharrey Last week, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill to create a process to expunge certain marijuana charges form people’s records….
They’re Watching Us All!
By Michael Maharrey I recently appeared on the Wasatch Report with Suzanne Sherman to talk about the real-world impacts of government overreach, particularly the drug…