Taking Your Stuff
Despite a victory for property rights advocates, taking your stuff is still a lucrative way for governments to fill the gap left by a crumbling tax base.
Civil Rights
Wronged by the Police? How to Defend Your Rights
Contrary to popular opinion, the amount of force used has very little to do with the underlying crime. When officers exceed these levels, it’s considered police brutality.
New York Lawmaker Wants Police Officers to have Personal Liability Policies
State Sen. Alessandra Biaggi says tying officers’ misconduct to insurance premiums could disincentive them from using excessive force.
Human Rights in the Federal Prison System
As unpopular as the idea may be, prisoners do have fundamental rights. However, they are not in the best position to pursue them. Therefore, periodic policy reform and legislative interventions are what is desperately needed.
Marijuana Laws and Gun Ownership
There are two sides of the fence, use marijuana and give up gun ownership or give up marijuana and be a gun owner.
Seattle Attorney Sues City, State Over CHOP Zone Protests and “Take-Overs”
The attorney says that Seattle and Washington state essentially let armed militia and political groups take over the city’s CHOP Zone.
Byron Black Execution Stayed Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The Tennessee Supreme Court ordered a stay of execution for Byron Black until April 8, 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Black’s execution had been scheduled for October 8, 2020.
Court Will Let Trump Administration Continue to Rapidly Deport Undocumented Migrants
Despite acknowledging the lawsuit’s merits, Judge Patricia Millett said the Department of Homeland Security’s powers are broad enough to effect rapid deportations.
J.K. Rowling Defends Transgender Tweets
“Harry Potter” author says she is not transphobic.
Congressional Democrats Draw Up Police Abuse & Reform Bill
The proposal includes a ban on chokeholds as well as a national registry for police misconduct.