States Ignoring the First Amendment Is Landing Creatives Behind Bars
It is undeniable that rap music plays an important cultural role in today's society and has only gained in popularity in recent years. It's not only a large mode of expression for young black and brown individuals but also for...
A Case Against the Death Penalty
On October 22, 2001, Richard Moore received a death penalty sentence. He had been previously convicted in Spartanburg, South Carolina for the murder of James Mahoney. The execution was scheduled for April 29, 2022, over twenty...
‘Smile, you’re on camera!’ The constitutional dangers of PhotoCop
Photo policing raises a tangle of ethical questions. Is it fair to ticket the owner of the car regardless of who was driving? Is it legal to use facial recognition for ticketing?
PhotoCop? Warning: Constitution Questions May Be Larger Than They Appear
The Deseret News recently published an opinion piece advocating for the legalization of PhotoCop devices in Utah—cameras to automatically record and punish violators of the law.
Best of Utah’s 2022 Legislative Session
These bills represent steps Libertas is taking in the realms of technological innovation, privacy, education, occupational licensing, local government, and criminal justice.
Coming Soon: Data-Driven Criminal Justice Policy
The state needs the ability to pass data-driven criminal justice policy, but currently, good data is severely lacking. This bill will help change that.