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San Francisco Board of Supervises Passes Resolution Calling for Decriminalization of Psychedelics

by Mike Maharrey | Sep 12, 2022 | Drug War, Local

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2022) – Last week, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution calling for the decriminalization of psychedelics including psilocybin and ayahuasca. While not legally binding, resolutions can serve as...

San Diego Passes Surveillance Ordinance with Loophole for Federal Task Forces

by Mike Maharrey | Aug 11, 2022 | Local, Surveillance

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Aug 11, 2022) – Last week, the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance that will create some oversight and transparency for surveillance programs. But the council bowed to police pressure and created a loophole by exempting local cops serving on...

Bad News: Another “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” Failure

by Michael Boldin | Jul 20, 2022 | Audio/Video, Local, Path to Liberty, Right to Keep and Bear Arms, Strategy

Using the wrong strategy to defeat government infringements can often cause more damage than doing nothing at all. And this is exactly what has been happening in the so-called “2nd Amendment Sanctuary” movement. With the latest defeat coming in court in Yamhill,...

San Diego City Council Guts Surveillance Ordinance to Protect Federal Task Forces

by Mike Maharrey | Jun 29, 2022 | Local, Police, Surveillance

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 29, 2022) – The San Diego City Council bowed to police pressure and gutted a proposed ordinance to create oversight and transparency for surveillance programs by exempting local cops serving on federal task forces. The ordinance drafted...

St. Louis Bans No-Knock Warrants

by Mike Maharrey | Jun 22, 2022 | Local, No-Knock Warrants

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (June 22, 2022) – Last week, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones signed an executive order banning no-knock warrants. The ban takes a step toward nullifying several Supreme Court opinions in practice and effect. Mayor Jones signed the executive order...

Austin Texas Voters Decriminalize Marijuana and Ban No-Knock Warrants

by Mike Maharrey | May 16, 2022 | Ballot Measures, Drug War, Local, No-Knock Warrants

AUSTIN, Texas (May 16, 2022) – Austin voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure ending local enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and banning no-knock warrants. Under Proposition A, the Austin police “shall not issue citations or make arrests for...

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