Tag: Tenth Amendment Center
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The Constitution in the Donald Trump Era
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: NOV. 11, 2016 by Mike Maharrey, Communications Director, Tenth Amendment Center (Nov. 11, 2016) — The election of Donald Trump has changed the political dynamics in Washington, D.C., but it will not fundamentally change our work at the Tenth Amendment Center. We will continue to aggressively fight unconstitutional federal actions with the…
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16 States Simultaneously Introduce Privacy Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 20, 2016 by Michael Maharrey, ©2016, Tenth Amendment Center (Jan. 20, 2016) — Today, legislators in 16 states simultaneously announced the introduction of an array of bills to protect privacy. In 1975, Sen. Frank Church warned that the U.S. surveillance state could eventually lead to “total tyranny.” “If a dictator ever…
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Secession, Civil Disobedience, or Nullification
WHICH CAN “RESTORE OUR CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC?” by Paul R. Hollrah, ©2015, blogging at Order of the Ephors (Dec. 26, 2015) — On October 30, 2008, then-Senator Barack Obama stood on a platform in Carnahan Quadrangle at the University of Missouri. Speaking to a crowd of several thousand starry-eyed students and Democrat Party faithful, Obama said, “After…
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A Revolution in Thought: The 2015 State of the Nullification Movement Report
“NOT A STEREOTYPICAL REVOLUTION” by Michael Maharrey, Tenth Amendment Center, ©2015 (Oct. 28, 2015) – LOS ANGELES – On Monday, we are released our 2015 State of the Nullification Movement report, a comprehensive look at our successes and the challenges faced in efforts to resist unconstitutional federal acts through state, local and individual action over…
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Law Blocking Federal Militarization of Police Now in Effect in Montana
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, OCT. 1, 2015 by Michael Maharrey, Tenth Amendment Center, ©2015 (Oct. 1, 2015) — Contact: Michael Maharrey O: 213-935-0553 media@tenthamendmentcenter.com HELENA, Mont. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Today, a law that will heavily diminish the impact of federal programs militarizing local police in Montana went into effect. Introduced by Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer (R-Superior),…
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Signed into Law: Florida Bill Expands Limits on Drone Surveillance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2015 by Mike Maharrey, The Tenth Amendment Center, ©2015 (May 15, 2015) — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (May 15, 2015) – Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed signed a bill into law yesterday that takes a second step against mass surveillance, expanding current limitations on the use of drones in the Sunshine State…
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Montana Bill to Help Block Federal Militarization of Police Signed into Law
PROHIBITS ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY-GRADE MATERIEL FROM FEDERAL ENTITIES by Michael Boldin, Tenth Amendment Center (Apr. 24, 2015) — HELENA, Mont. – A bill that would heavily diminish the effect of federal programs that militarize local police was signed into law on Thursday. Introduced by Rep. Nicholas Schwaderer (R-Superior), House Bill 330 (HB330) bans state or local law…
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Liberty Crusade Update pb
“BY THE GRACE OF GOD” by KrisAnne Hall, ©2015, Liberty First (Feb. 5, 2015) — We have kicked off the 2015 Liberty Crusade to Restore Constitutional Government and this first month has been exciting and productive. I want to let you know what we’ve been doing. But first let me remind you of a critical…
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A Clear Divide: Surveillance State on Display During Maryland Fourth Amendment Hearing pb
A BATTLE FOR FREEDOM FROM ILLEGAL SEARCHES AND SEIZURES from The Tenth Amendment Center/Offnow Coalition, ©2014 (Mar. 9, 2014) — Rarely do you get to witness a battle with the line between right and wrong so clearly drawn. The Maryland House Judiciary Committee hearing on the Fourth Amendment Protection Act afforded such an opportunity. One…
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Anti-NSA Spying Bills Pass First Vote in Two States
THE “SOONER,” THE BETTER! by Mike Maharrey, The Tenth Amendment Center, ©2014 (Feb. 18, 2014) — OKLAHOMA CITY – Today, an Oklahoma state House committee voted 9-3 to pass a bill designed to thwart warrantless surveillance programs of the National Security Agency (NSA). The Oklahoma Privacy Protection Act (HB2808) was introduced by Rep. Lewis Moore…
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Fifteen and Counting: Iowa to Consider Legislation Against NSA Spying
“THE MOVEMENT HAS GAINED MOMENTUM” by Mike Maharrey, The Tenth Amendment Center, ©2014 (Feb. 13, 2014) — The movement to thwart NSA spying at the state level continues to grow, with Iowa becoming the 15th state to consider legislation denying support to the spy agency. On Wednesday, Iowa state Senator Jake Chapman introduced the Fourth…
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Utah Bill Could Shut Off Water to NSA Data Center
“WE’RE NOT STOPPING UNTIL WE WIN” by Mike Maharrey, The Tenth Amendment Center, ©2014 (Feb. 12, 2014) — Can Utah shut down the new NSA data center by turning off the water? A bill proposed by state Rep. Marc Roberts seeks to do just that. Based on model legislation drafted by a transpartisan coalition organized…
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Nullify NSA Campaign at Agency’s Front Door: Maryland Bill Bans State Resources for Spy Agency
“GATHERING DATA ON EVERYBODY IN AMERICA” by Mike Maharrey, The Tenth Amendment Center (Feb. 10, 2014) — The OffNow coalition has now marched state and local efforts to stop unconstitutional NSA spying right onto the agency’s front porch. Late last week, Maryland State Delegate Michael Smigiel introduced the Fourth Amendment Protection Act to end all…
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First in the Nation: Arizona Senate Committee Passes 4th Amendment Protection Act
COLLECTION OF DATA WITHOUT WARRANT TARGETED by Mike Maharrey, ©2014, The Tenth Amendment Center (Feb. 4, 2014) — On Monday, an Arizona state senate committee became the first legislative body in the country to pass a bill designed to thwart surveillance programs from the National Security Agency (NSA). Senate Bill 1156 (SB1156), the Arizona 4th Amendment…
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Twelve and Counting: Vermont Legislation Takes on NSA Spying
“RESIST MASS SURVEILLANCE” by Mike Maharrey, ©2014, The Tenth Amendment Center (Jan. 31, 2014) — Vermont recently became the 12th state considering legislation to take on NSA spying. On Tuesday, Rep. Teo Zagar (D-Windsor-4-1), along with co-sponsor Reps. Susan Davis (P/D-Orange-1), Patricia Komline (R-Bennington-Rutland) and William Stevens (I-Addison-Rutland) introduced the Fourth Amendment Protection Act to prohibit…
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Mississippi Is Tenth State to Consider Legislation to Ban Cooperation with NSA
“TURNING OFF THE POWER” by Mike Maharrey, the Tenth Amendment Center (Jan. 25, 2014) – With the introduction of the Fourth Amendment Protection Act this week, Mississippi became the tenth state in the country to consider legislation to make life difficult for the NSA’s ongoing mass surveillance programs. Senate Bill 2438 (SB2438), introduced by Sen.…
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Arizona 4th Amendment Protection Act Introduced, Bans Help to NSA, Use of Warrantless Data in Court
“TAKING A STAND” by the Tenth Amendment Center, ©2014 (Jan. 24, 2014) — Arizona state Senator Kelli Ward made good on her commitment to introduce legislation that would withdraw all state support of the NSA and hang a big “Spies Not Welcome Here” sign on the front door of the Grand Canyon State this week.…
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Breaking News: Washington First State With NSA Facility to Consider Prohibiting Cooperation with the Agency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE from the Tenth Amendment Center Contact: Mike Maharrey Communications Director O: 213.935.0553 F: 213.402.3938 media@tenthamendmentcenter.com www.tenthamendmentcenter.com (Jan. 15, 2014) — The state level campaign to turn off power and electricity to the NSA got a big boost Wednesday. In a bipartisan effort, Washington became first state with a physical NSA location to…
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South Carolina May Nullify Obamacare
BILL COULD BE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN NATION by Sharon Rondeau (Dec. 10, 2013) — The South Carolina Senate plans to vote on a bill, H3101, which would declare Obamacare null and void in that state. The bill is titled the “South Carolina Freedom of Health Care Protection Act” and was passed by the…