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The verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd, reinforces the importance of the work already underway to fully realize our country’s founding ideals of equal rights and the rule of law. Coming in the wake of the shooting death […]
NAHSVILLE, TN – Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee (AFP-TN) today thanked the Senate Judiciary Committee for passing SB 893, a bill that would ensure victims are paid first before the state collects other fines and fees. AFP-TN State Director Tori Venable issued the following statement: “Restoring victims is a key component of criminal justice reform. The status […]
Retired Lt. Jay Hall and Michael Chartier, Americans for Prosperity-Indiana State Director | Op-Ed for the Indianapolis Business Journal The Indiana Senate has before it an important opportunity to advance meaningful and common-sense sentencing reform that already passed in the Indiana House on a bipartisan vote. And for good reason. House Bill 1202 is precisely […]
On behalf of Americans for Prosperity activists in all 50 states, I write urging you to vote “YES” on H.R. 1996, the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act. This legislation ensures access to financial services for legitimate cannabis-related businesses and service providers. With multiple states legalizing cannabis use, American financial institutions face unnecessary barriers […]
On the heels of Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib’s recent comments on policing, the grassroots group Americans for Prosperity Michigan said hope can be found in Michigan on the state level where lawmakers from both parties have rallied around various criminal justice reforms. Diana Prichard, community engagement director for the group, issued the following statement: “We […]
CONCORD, NH – Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) today expressed disappointment that HB 111 failed to advance from the House. The bill would reform the state’s qualified immunity laws, a judge made doctrine that shields the government from legal accountability in civil court even when they violate someone’s constitutional rights. AFP-NH Deputy State Director Ross […]
SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) hosted a virtual event yesterday, to celebrate the bill signing of HB 4, a landmark bill that bars the use in state courts of the qualified immunity defense and makes state agencies accountable when depriving citizens of their constitutional rights. The event featured Mark Holden, chairman […]
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed into law HB 4, the New Mexico Civil Rights Act. This bill allows New Mexicans to seek relief in court if their civil rights have been violated by a law enforcement officer or other government authority acting in an official capacity. That’s an important step forward for […]
SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today praised Governor Lujan Grisham for signing HB 4, a bill based on recommendations from the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission that would bar the use in state courts of the qualified immunity defense and make state agencies accountable when depriving citizens of their constitutional rights. HB 4 […]
