Washington Bill Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants and Limit Federal Militarization of Police
OLYMPIA, Wash. (Jan. 4, 2021) – A bill prefiled in the Washington House would prohibit no-knock warrants and put limits on state and local law enforcement agencies’ ability to acquire certain military equipment from federal programs. Rep. Jesse Johnson...Republican-Dominated South Dakota Legislature Fails Constitution, Maintains Status Quo
PIERRE, S.D. (March 28, 2016) – South Dakota State House and Senate leadership maintained the unconstitutional status quo. It killed five bills that would have blocked the federal enforcement of unconstitutional policies, squandering several golden opportunities...Republicans Maintain Unconstitutional Status Quo; Kill Industrial Hemp Bill in South Dakota
PIERRE, S.D. (Feb. 22, 2016) – After passing the House by a 57-11 margin on Feb. 4, five Republican senators killed a bill that would have legalized industrial hemp for commercial production and distribution in South Dakota. Rep. Mike Verchio (R-Hill City) along...