Nullification
Defend the Guard Act Filed in the Texas House
AUSTIN, Texas (Nov. 19, 2024) – The Defend the Guard Act, filed in the Texas House for the 2025 legislative session, would require the governor to stop unconstitutional combat deployments of the state’s National Guard troops. Rep. Briscoe Cain filed House Bill...
Michigan Bill Would Take First Steps Against a CBDC
LANSING, Mich. (Nov 18, 2024) – A bill filed in the Michigan House would take the first steps toward limiting the impact of any potential future central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the state. House Bill 6147 (HB6147) would prohibit a state governmental agency or...
Nebraska Voters Legalize Medical Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nov. 6, 2024) Nebraska became the 39th state to legalize medical marijuana, despite ongoing cannabis prohibition, with the easy passage of two ballot measures on Tuesday Nebraska voters passed Initiative 437 by a 71-29 percent margin, adopting the...
Now in Effect: Maryland Law Places Some Limits on Police Use of Facial Recognition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Oct. 4, 2024) – On Tuesday, a new Maryland law placing some limits on government use of facial recognition surveillance went into effect. Sen. Charles Sydnor introduced Senate Bill 182 (SB182) on Jan. 10. Rep. David Moon introduced the companion bill,...