To the Governor: Oregon Bill Would Limit State and Local Cooperation With Federal Immigration Enforcement
SALEM, Ore. (June 24, 2021) – On Wednesday, the Oregon Senate gave final approval to a bill that would furtherย limit state cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Oregon enacted the very first known anti-commandeering law in 1987. The immigration...
Rhode Island Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 23, 2021) – Yesterday, the Rhode Island Senate passed a bill to legalize marijuana for adult use despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Sen. Michael McCaffrey (D) and Sen. Joshua Miller (D)ย introduced Senate Bill 568 (S568) in...
Human Action and Nullification
What will be the practical impact and effect of newly-passed nullification bills? That will truly be determined by human action, or a lack of it. Those willing to exercise their rights despite federal โlawsโ to the contrary, and those willing to keep the pressure on...