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Bellingham Washington Voters Ban Government Facial Recognition Surveillance
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (Nov. 3, 2021) – On Tuesday, Bellingham voters approved a ballot measure banning government use of facial recognition technology. The growing movement to prohibit the use of facial recognition at the state and local levels could hinder the...
Detroit Voters Approve Measure to Decriminalize “Magic Mushrooms” Despite Federal Prohibition
DETROIT, Mich. (Nov. 3, 2021) – On Tuesday, Detriot voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure that effectively decriminalized a wide range of psychedelic substances including “magic mushrooms” despite the ongoing federal prohibition of the same. Under Prop...
Boston City Council Passes Ordinance to Create Oversight and Transparency for Surveillance Programs
BOSTON, Mass. (Nov. 2, 2021) – The Boston City Council recently approved an ordinance that sets the stage to limit the acquisition and use of surveillance technology by law enforcement and other city agencies. The law will also help limit the impact of the...
Arcata California Decriminalizes Magic Mushrooms Despite Federal Prohibition
ARCATA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2021) – The Arcata City Council unanimously passed a resolution that effectively decriminalized a wide range of psychedelic substances including “magic mushrooms” despite ongoing federal prohibition of the same. The measure...