States are not Required to Help the Federal Government
By Michael Boldin Even though the Supreme Court often gets things wrong on the Constitution, the Prigg case has not only stood the test of…
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2017: The Year Nullification Goes Mainstream?
By Joshua Nuckols It’s hard to imagine a future with Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump at the helm as an era of liberty. But this…
Signed into Law: Rhode Island Expands Medical Marijuana Program
By Mike Maharrey Last week, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo signed a bill expanding the state’s medical marijuana law, further nullifying federal prohibition in practice….
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in Florida, Despite Federal Prohibition
By Mike Maharrey Medical marijuana will become available in Florida for the first time next week. This represents yet another step forward in nullifying federal…
Rhode Island Legalizes Hemp; Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
By Mike Maharrey Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed a bill legalizing the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes in the…
New Tennessee Law Sets Stage to Reject International Gun Control
By Mike Maharrey Today, a new Tennessee law setting the foundation to stop enforcement of gun control imposed by international law or treaty goes into effect….
Ohio Senate Adopts Resolution Affirming Tenth Amendment
By TJ Martinell A resolution reasserting the Tenth Amendment’s role in restraining the federal government was approved last month by the Ohio state Senate. Sponsored…
Signed into Law: Ohio Legalizes Medical Marijuana, Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition
By Mike Maharrey On Wednesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state. This takes a big step toward nullifying the…
Michigan House Votes 107-1 to Pass State Privacy Amendment With National Implications
By Shane Trejo The Michigan House overwhelmingly approved a resolution Thursday that would give voters an opportunity to put “electronic data and communications” on the same…
Colorado’s Growing Industrial Hemp Industry Shows Nullification Works in Practice
By TJ Martinell The industrial hemp industry in Colorado is expanding in spite of federal prohibition after the people of the state voted to legalize…
California Assembly Passes “Right to Try” Act Rejecting Some FDA Restrictions on Terminally-Ill
By Mike Maharrey Yesterday, the California Assembly overwhelmingly passed a bill that would set the foundation to nullify in practice some Food and Drug Administration…
Massachusetts Committee Passes Bill to Expand Raw Milk Sales; Set Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition Scheme
By Mike Maharrey Last week, a Massachusetts joint committee passed an agriculture bill that would expand raw milk sales in the state. Passage of the…
Plea Bargains and the Right to a Trial by Jury
By Keith Broaders Because of the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution, anyone accused of a crime is entitled to a trial by jury. To whit:…
Virginia House Votes Unanimously to Legalize Hemp Farming, Nullifying Federal Law
By Michael Boldin Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed a bill to authorize the farming, and production of industrial hemp in the state for…