Maryland House Passes Bill to Limit Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (March 20, 2023) – On Saturday, the Maryland House passed a bill that would place some modest limits on government use of facial recognition technology. Del. David Moon (D) and Del. Sara Love (D) introduced House Bill 223 (HB223) on Jan. 23. The...
AUMFs Have not Been the Same as a Declaration of War
I recently testified before a Maryland House committee in favor of the Maryland Defend Our Guard Act. Specifically, I was asked to explain the difference between an authorization to use military force (AUMF) and a declaration of war. Following is the written testimony...
Maryland House Passes Bill Regulating Adult-Use Marijuana Despite Ongoing Federal Cannabis Prohibition
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (March 13, 2023) – On Friday, the Maryland House passed a bill to create a regulatory structure for commercial marijuana cultivation and sales despite ongoing federal cannabis prohibition. Delegates C.T. Wilson (D) and Vanessa E. Atterbeary (D)...