Government Solutions Are Worse Than The Problem
By Michael Maharrey Government sucks you in by promising to fix the problems that it created in the first place. And it almost always makes…
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Signed as Law: Connecticut Limits Militarization of Local Police, Could Curb Qualified Immunity
By Michael Maharrey A Connecticut police reform bill signed into law last month will limit federal militarization of police and takes a step toward ending…
Portland, Maine Bans Facial Recognition Technology
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, the Portland City Council unanimously voted to ban government use of facial recognition technology in the city. The growing movement to…
Now in Effect: Three Louisiana Laws Expand Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey Today, three Louisiana laws went into effect that expand the state’s medical-marijuana program despite federal prohibition. Rep. Larry Bagley (R-Stonewall) introduced House…
Washington D.C. Ordinance Limits Federal Militarization of Local Police
By Michael Maharrey Last week, Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed an ordinance that bans the D.C. police department from acquiring certain military-grade equipment from…
Santa Cruz California Bans Facial Recognition and Predictive Policing Technology
By Michael Maharrey Last month, the Santa Cruz City Council banned facial recognition and predictive policing technology in the city. The growing movement to prohibit…
I Tried to Warn You about Federal Kidnapping!
By Michael Maharrey When Congress inserted provisions into the 2012 NDAA authorizing indefinite detention without due process, I called them federal kidnapping provisions. And I…
Kansas City Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey KANSAS CITY, Mo. (July 16, 2020) – Last week, the Kansas City City Council voted to decriminalize marijuana possession and eliminate all…
Now in Effect: Washington State Law Puts Limits on Facial Recognition Technology
By Michael Maharrey OLYMPIA, Wash. (July 7, 2020) – Last week, a Washington state law went into effect that requires a warrant for ongoing and…
Now in Effect: Virginia Decriminalizes Marijuana Possession Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey RICHMOND, Va. (July 7, 2020) – On July 1, a Virginia law went into effect that decriminalizes marijuana possession despite federal prohibition….
New York Bill Would Create State Process to End Qualified Immunity for Police
By Michael Maharrey ALBANY, N.Y. – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would create a process to sue police officers in state court…
New York Bills Would Limit Federal Militarization of Police
By Michael Maharrey ALBANY, N.Y. (June 25, 2020) – Bills introduced in the New York Assembly and Senate would ban state and local law enforcement…
New Jersey Assembly Passes Bill to Decriminalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
By Michael Maharrey TRENTON, N.J. (June 19, 2020) – Yesterday, the New Jersey Assembly passed a bill to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana…
Trump EO Continues Unconstitutional Federal Meddling with Local Police
By Michael Maharrey On Tuesday, President Trump signed an executive order to address police reform in the United States, continuing a long history of unconstitutional…