Libertas Utah Articles

Utah’s use of geofence warrants is under the microscope. A recent KSL article highlights privacy concerns related to location tracking.
Libertas has long documented the detrimental effects of occupational licensing. This form of government regulation stifles economies and creates a stringent, artificial class system via economic protectionism. Unfortunately, in conversations relating to reforming occupational licensing laws, many overlook solutions outside of simply slashing various licensing requirements.
Picture this. A young man falls into poverty and, out of desperation, resorts to petty theft in order to help feed his family. He gets caught and is sentenced to a few months in prison as punishment for committing a Class B misdemeanor.
This is a time of year that is filled with hope for many children. Unfortunately, it can be a time of dread for others. But it doesn’t have to be. Parents have many other options. 
Many legal principles impact the daily lives of Americans. The state action and third-party doctrines play an influential role in determining how easy it is for the government to access an individual’s digital data.
Utah has a mental health problem. We boast the dubious distinction of having the highest rate of mental illness in the nation (29%) and above average suicide rates. What is being done to address this significant problem?

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