Notes from the Resistance
Today, the Department of Justice suspended the Drug Enforcement Administration’s controversial practice of having agents intercept travelers, interrogate them, and insist on searching their bags in what the agency calls “consensual encounters.” [More]
The government sure has a funny way of carrying out its mandate “to secure the Blessings of Liberty”…
[Via Michael G]
“I’m a [r]ealtor, I can show my badge—I can show my ID; give me a chance to show my ID,” Salem allegedly said repeatedly, according to the ruling. [More]
Nah, it’s more fun to terrorize you and take you hostage without probable cause.”Officer safety” is what this country is all about, you know.
[Via Edmund M]
The Second Circuit has ruled that a Connecticut police officer is not entitled to qualified immunity after handcuffing, detaining, and conducting a warrantless search on the plaintiff’s car because they “presented a facially valid firearms permit and disclosed that he possessed a firearm pursuant to the permit” [More]
Pity there’s no way to send Nicholas Andrzejewski my regards…
[Via CP]
The decision, first announced by the Institute for Justice, means that Tennessee wildlife officers will no longer be allowed to access private lands unless they have explicit permission of the landowner, or have obtained a court-ordered search warrant. [More]
Damn Constitution takes all the fun out of being a JBF (Jackbooted Fudd)…
[Via Michael G]
The U.S. Postal Service has shared information from thousands of Americans’ letters and packages with law enforcement every year for the past decade, conveying the names, addresses and other details from the outside of boxes and envelopes without requiring a court order. [More]
Kinda seems like expecting privacy in that situation is hardly realistic. But it’s something to keep in mind if you’re one of the usual suspects…
Maybe when buying mail order items of interest, “gift” them to a pseudonym…?
[Via bondmen]
Xi Jinping’s Recipe for Total Control: An Army of Eyes and Ears [More]
At least the impulse is “bipartisan”…
Gun owners in the Golden State weren’t deprived of their Second Amendment nor privacy rights because the state only shares minimal biographical information with two research colleges, a Ninth Circuit panel found on Wednesday. [More]
Which will then be used by “The Hero of Medicine” to give cover for infringements to reach into all of their purchases, records, homes, safes…
[Via bondmen]
Senators push for quick action on FISA before surveillance authority lapses [More]
Hurry! We need it NOW!
What? “Include a warrant requirement for federal agencies to search U.S. citizens’ data”…?
No. Do it our way or we let the whole thing “go dark.”
Besides, we don’t negotiate with terrorists.
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Here are the 117 GOP Jihadis who have declared their unholy war against the Constitution and the American people [More]
I also blame those who didn’t vote.
Way to take fire out of bellies before the election, Vichycons…
FBI Agents Captured on Video During Home Visit Admit They Spend ‘Every Day, All Day Long’ Interrogating Americans About Their Social Media Posts [More]
If they show up at your door, remember the rule.
[Via Michael G]
