California Bill Would Legalize Some Naturally Occurring Psychedelic Drugs Despite Federal Prohibition
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2022) – A bill filed in the California Senate would legalize the possession of several psychedelic drugs including “magic mushrooms.” Passage would set the foundation for the people to nullify the federal prohibition on the same. Sen....
Killer Robot Plan Killed. For Now.
After initially approving a new plan to allow police robots to be armed with lethal force, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors faced such a severe public backlash that they actually reversed course and banned the practice, at least for now. But the plan only came...
Amendments to California Fourth Amendment Protection Act Needed to Give It Effect
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2022) – In 2014, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that created a foundation to prohibit state participation in federal warrantless surveillance. Now is the time for the California state legislature to take the next...