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Finding the Loophole
Finding the Loophole
Elon Musk found a way to sell his cars in New Mexico, despite a state law preventing it. He just went outside the state and into a separate sovereign inside its borders.
The Criminal Justice System as a Revenue Generator
The Criminal Justice System as a Revenue Generator
At least one place is at least attempting to change it. This is a significant problem in that there is a lot of money generated by the system and it hits predominately the poor that get stuck in a cycle of fines, license suspensions, more fines, maybe jail.�?
Police Gathering Everything on Social Media for Everyone They Stop
Police Gathering Everything on Social Media for Everyone They Stop
Yet another warning. Everyone.
Anything You Put in Electronic Form Continues to Exist and Can Be Used Against You
Anything You Put in Electronic Form Continues to Exist and Can Be Used Against You
You have been warned.�? Repeatedly.
Out of State Grapes
Out of State Grapes
The Federal Court struck down a Minneapolis law limiting in state wineries from using out of state grapes.
Preemptory Challenges
Preemptory Challenges
In jury selection each side gets a set number of potential jurors they can remove for whatever reason (this is not entirely true there are some limits). Arizona has apparently removed this because it might impact jury decisions on the racial side of things.
If This Doesn't Bother You
If This Doesn't Bother You
I don’t care who you are. If you’re o.k. with police shooting an unarmed individual for trespassing or even “rioting” if you really think it went that far, then you are being foolish.
Child Custody and the COVID Vaccine
Child Custody and the COVID Vaccine
Woman loses custody because she hasn’t gotten vaccinated. So much for your body, your choice.
It's Called Prosecutorial Discreation and Separation of Powers
It's Called Prosecutorial Discreation and Separation of Powers
“Federal judges in Washington are questioning whether rioters who have admitted to storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 are being treated too leniently. Judges are asking prosecutors why defendants aren’t paying more to cover the cost of damage to the Capitol,