War Isn’t a Conservative Thing
Modern American conservatives tend to support war. They may label it something else — a strong national defense or perhaps a “robust foreign policy.” But when you boil it down, …
Tenth Amendment Center
4 Essential Steps to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms
With attacks ramping up from both left and right in recent years – there is no quick fix. But these 4 steps – foundational principles and some activism too – …
Washington Bills Would Limit ALPR Use, Help Block National License Plate Tracking Program
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 24, 2020) – Bills filed in the Washington state legislature would put strict limitations on the use of information gathered by automated license plate reader systems (ALPRs) …
Hawaii Bill Would Ban Unconstitutional National Guard Deployments
HONOLULU, Hawaii (Jan. 23, 2020) – A bill introduced in the Hawaii House would prohibit unconstitutional foreign deployments of the state’s National Guard troops. Passage into law would effectively restore …
Vermont Bill Would Require Warrant or Consent to Access Amazon Ring Video Footage
MONTPELIER, Vt. (Jan 22, 2019) – A bill introduced in the Vermont House would require police to get a warrant or consent before using information from home surveillance systems such …
War Always Comes Home
You cannot simultaneously support perpetual warfare abroad and limited government at home. Most people tend to separate domestic and foreign policy. The problem is, the two are intimately intertwined, and …
Can Local Governments Nullify State Law?
States – and their political subdivisions (local governments) – have a broad range of tools to undermine, reject, resist and effectively nullify federal acts. But can the same strategies be …
Utah Bill Would Expand Raw Milk Sales, Reject Federal Prohibition Scheme
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Jan. 22, 2020) – A bill filed in the Utah House would further expand raw milk sales in the state. Final passage of this bill would …
Feds Expanding Massive License Plate Databases With Help from Small-Town Cops
Documents obtained in Illinois reveal how small-town police are helping the feds build a massive database of license plate information that allows law enforcement across the country to track innocent …
Maryland Bill Would End Warrantless Stingray Spying, Take on Federal Surveillance State
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 21, 2020) – A bill introduced in the Maryland House would ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones without a court order and prohibit police from …