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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,


The Power of State Legislatures

The Power of State Legislatures

The New York Times acts like this is a new thing. However anyone that understands federalism knows this has been the way it was set up.