HB150: Prohibiting Support for the NSA in Utah
This bill was not considered by the legislature. Libertas Institute supports this bill. Last year, Representative Marc Roberts sponsored legislation to prohibit political subdivisions in Utah (cities, counties, etc.) from...
Governor Supports Keeping NSA in Utah
Legislation introduced last year by Representative Marc Roberts sought to prevent material assistance in the state of Utah to the National Security Agency (NSA) for its warrantless surveillance of innocent individuals. Last...
It’s “Stupid” to Rely on Judges to Protect Our Rights
During a recent public event, Justice Antonin Scalia of the Supreme Court was asked about the NSA’s surveillance programs, made public through the leaks provided by Edward Snowden. While conveying concern about judges...
HB161: Prohibiting Support for the NSA
This bill was referred by the committee to interim study. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. When the NSA facility was proposed in Utah,...
HB128: Requiring a Search Warrant for Obtaining Cell Phone Data
This bill passed the House 70-1 and passed the Senate unanimously. Visit our Legislative Index to see the final vote rankings for the 2014 general session. Libertas Institute supports this bill. While many Utahns are concerned...
If You See Something, Say Something!
“Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity.” —Lord Acton “Secrecy is the beginning of tyranny.” —Robert A. Heinlein As I write...