David Iglesias

David Iglesias

State Government Affairs Associate

david@libertas.org

David works as a State Government Affairs Associate at Libertas. He is responsible for partnerships with organizations and individuals interested in our innovative policies in much of the Eastern and Southern states of the country.

Prior to Libertas, David studied economics at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana during which time he authored various papers that would later be published by academic journals. He also served as a translator and liaison for humanitarian work to bring potable water to impoverished communities in Mexico and Guatemala.

David currently resides in his home state of Utah. In his free time he enjoys working on music, riding motorcycles, and cooking.

David Iglesias's Articles

Alabama passed legislation to support independent workers by introducing tax deductions for contributions to portable benefits accounts.
Tennessee just became the second state in the nation to adopt portable benefits—offering contract workers more financial security.
Just as Otis declared that “a man’s house is his castle,” we must now declare that our phones, cars, and data are part of that same castle, deserving the same protections from government intrusion.
In an era where digital surveillance is becoming increasingly pervasive, the Fifth Circuit’s decision is a crucial step in the right direction.
“We hold that geofence warrants are modern-day general warrants and are unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment.”
Legislators interested in protecting the Fourth Amendment rights of their constituents should follow Utah’s lead in requiring search warrants for vehicle data and any other third-party data that law enforcement might try to access.