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Should people be punished for alleged conduct a jury has acquitted them of at trial? As a matter of common sense, the answer must be “no.” In America, people are considered “innocent until proven guilty” and the government derives its ability to restrict someone’s liberty only upon a finding of guilt. This means that judges […]
Lawmakers in Nevada have taken an important step to improve the state’s system of justice. Last month, Governor Steve Sisolak signed AB116, reforming treatment of minor traffic offenses in the state. This legislative change, which will benefit drivers and taxpayers, brings to fruition a multi-year effort by Americans for Prosperity and a number of like-minded […]
Americans for Prosperity believes that our criminal justice system should promote public safety, preserve human dignity, and provide equal justice for all under the law. Accountability is an essential component of justice, but that accountability must be proportional based on the harm caused to a victim or the local community. For example, theft crimes are […]
Guest contributor Karen Anderson, founder of Freelancers Against AB5, shares a cautionary tale from California about small businesses and independent contractors struggling under the weight of punitive fines and fees that could go nationwide if Congress passes the PRO Act. Since its implementation in January 2020, California’s onerous AB 5 law continues to destroy the […]
This article was coauthored by Michael Pepson. The Fifth Amendment Takings Clause appears straightforward—protecting individuals against unconstrained governmental deprivation of private property. Under the Fifth Amendment, any taking of private property must be for “public use” and “just compensation” must be paid for any property taken. But that facial simplicity can be deceiving. The case […]
What happens when the federal government blatantly violates a court order and takes the property of citizens who are not under criminal suspicion? Why should innocent property owners have to prove their innocence in order to get their property back from the government? These are a few of the questions that have come into play […]
President Joe Biden’s “infrastructure” proposal, proponents assure us, will revitalize our economy and build the critical infrastructure Americans need. The package – worth up to $4 trillion, with very little devoted to actual infrastructure — will be paid for by one of the largest tax increases in American history. Not to worry, say supporters. They […]
One of the biggest student free speech cases in the last half century started with a high school cheerleader and a profanity-laced Snapchat. The implications of that terse, ephemeral message extend well beyond the original hundred-plus friends with whom the freshman student shared her post. In a decision today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 […]
Arizona is recovering quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic. More Arizonans are getting vaccinated each day, businesses are rebounding, and more people are finding work. As a result, tax revenues are expected to grow over the next year, culminating in a budget surplus of nearly $4 billion in fiscal year 2022. That’s great news for Arizona […]
