Local Activist Taking on Surveillance in Illinois
Editor’s note: State and local activism are at the heart of the Tenth Amendment Center’s work. The following outlines the efforts of a TAC activist working on two specific issues in Illinois. I founded the IL Tenthers in 2019. Our focus is on protecting...
Signed by the Governor: Illinois Legalizes Marijuana Despite Federal Prohibition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 26, 2019) – Today, IllinoisGov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law legalizing marijuana for recreational purposes, despite federal prohibition on the same. This is nullification in practice and effect. After a hotly contested end-of-session...
To the Governor: Illinois Bill Would Limit Warrantless Location Tracking, Hinder Federal Surveillance State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 3, 2019) – Last week, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed a bill that would expand a state law barring warrantless location tracking to include historical location data. Enactment of this bill would not only strengthen privacy protections in...