Action Alert: Help California Limit Surveillance Powers, Support SB1186
SB1186 needs to pass the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Vermont Recreational Marijuana Law Now in Effect Despite Federal Prohibition
MONTPELIER, Vt. (July 2, 2018) – Yesterday, a new law allowing the recreational use of marijuana goes into effect in Vermont. Gov. Phil Scott signed the bill despite Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ threats to ramp up enforcement. This new law represents a stinging rebuke from the state of Vermont against federal marijuana prohibition.
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To the Governor: Delaware Bill Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
DOVER, Del. (June 22, 2018) – On Wednesday, the Delaware Senate gave final approval to a bill to expand the state’s medical marijuana program, further nullifying federal prohibition of cannabis in effect.
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New Jersey Bills Would Legalize Marijuana; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
TRENTON, N.J. (Jun. 18, 2018) – Two bills filed in the New Jersey Senate would legalize marijuana, setting the foundation to nullify federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state.
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Signed as Law: Louisiana Expands Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
BATON ROUGE, La. (Jun. 13, 2018) – Earlier this month, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed two bills into law that expand the state’s medical marijuana program. This will further nullify federal cannabis prohibition in the Pelican State.
DetailsDelaware Committee Passes Bills to Expand Medical Marijuana Program Despite Federal Prohibition
DOVER, Del. (Jun. 12, 2018) – Last week, a Deleware Senate committee passed two bills that would expand the state’s medical marijuana program and its cannabis decriminalization laws, further nullifying federal prohibition of cannabis in effect.
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North Carolina Bill Would Decriminalize Marijuana Possession, Expunge Some Criminal Records
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jun. 11, 2018) – A bill filed in the North Carolina Senate would decriminalize marijuana possession and expunge the records of certain marijuana offenders. Passage into law would take a step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in effect in the state.
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New York Bill Would Terminate Common Core in the State
ALBANY, N.Y. (June 1, 2018) – A bill introduced in the New York Assembly would end Common Core in schools throughout the state.
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Amazon Selling Real-Time Facial Recognition Technology to Government
It was revealed publicly last week that law enforcement agents are using facial recognition technology marketed by Amazon to profile people in real time. It is being used in the Orlando, Fla., area as well as Washington County in Oregon and will soon be rolled out in more areas throughout the country. These developments serve as an example of the negative impact that corporate-public partnerships can have on our privacy rights.
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