California Assembly Passes Bill to End Unrestricted Federal Militarization of Local Police
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 1, 2018) โ Yesterday, the California Assembly passed a bill that would require law enforcement agencies in the state to get local governmental approval before acquiring or using military equipment. Passage of the bill into law would set the...
Proposed St. Louis Ordinance Would Create Oversight and Transparency for Surveillance Programs
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (May 22, 2018) – The St. Louis City Board of Alderman will consider a local ordinance that would the stage to limit the acquisition and use of spy gear by law enforcement and other city agencies. The proposed law would also help limit the impact...
Relevancy of the Constitution in Local and State Elections
With election signs everywhere it is well to note that it is unrealistic to expect national candidates to follow the Constitution when we did not insist that they did so in local and state elections. ย After all, many simply move up to higher office.ย Some may even...