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Here's why…Connor Boyack17th Nov '20Policy AnalysisGovernment Accountability for Causing Individuals HarmUtahns should be able to hold their government accountable when its actions cause them harm.Libertas Institute Staff7th Mar '19Justice and Due ProcessHate civil asset forfeiture? Here’s a court case in Utah to follow…The Utah Highway Patrol seized money from a person not suspected of a crime, and then gave it to the federal government—circumventing state law that prohibited them from doing so.Connor Boyack10th Oct '17Justice and Due ProcessGeofences Aren’t the Only Reverse WarrantsReverse search warrants are requests made by law enforcement to a technology company seeking caches of data that could be relevant to a criminal investigation.Leslie Corbly1st Jul '22Education EmpowermentFunding All Parents’ Education ChoicesOur compulsory public education system has never been neutral or tolerant. Jon England30th Jun '22Personal FreedomLack of Privacy Leads to Political AbusesIn the Internet age, the distribution of state power has drastic implications for Americans’ civil and privacy rights. Across the globe, counterterrorism is weaponized as a pretext for civil rights abuses. To preserve freedom, Americans must reignite their...Leslie Corbly29th Jun '22Justice and Due ProcessWhy the Officers in Uvalde May Escape AccountabilityWhy did police hold their position for over an hour while waiting for backup as the nightmarish incident unfolded at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary? This is particularly concerning because there are numerous questions surrounding the actions of the police officers...Ben Shelton28th Jun '22Op-EdsUtah Advocates for Religion, but the State’s Constitution Has an InconsistencyUtah is a state that prides itself on freedom of religion. But you may be surprised to learn that Utah’s Constitution has had anti religious elements for over one hundred years.Jon England27th Jun '22Read ArticleJustice and Due ProcessJustice and Due ProcessGeofences Aren’t the Only Reverse WarrantsReverse search warrants are requests made by law enforcement to a technology company seeking caches of data that could be relevant to a criminal investigation.Leslie Corbly1st Jul '22Read More...Read ArticleEducation EmpowermentEducation EmpowermentFunding All Parents’ Education ChoicesOur compulsory public education system has never been neutral or tolerant. Jon England30th Jun '22Read More...Read ArticlePersonal FreedomPersonal FreedomLack of Privacy Leads to Political AbusesIn the Internet age, the distribution of state power has drastic implications for Americans’ civil and privacy rights. Across the globe, counterterrorism is weaponized as a pretext for civil rights abuses. To preserve freedom,...Leslie Corbly29th Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleJustice and Due ProcessJustice and Due ProcessWhy the Officers in Uvalde May Escape AccountabilityWhy did police hold their position for over an hour while waiting for backup as the nightmarish incident unfolded at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary? This is particularly concerning because there are numerous questions surrounding the...Ben Shelton28th Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleOp-EdsOp-EdsUtah Advocates for Religion, but the State’s Constitution Has an InconsistencyUtah is a state that prides itself on freedom of religion. But you may be surprised to learn that Utah’s Constitution has had anti religious elements for over one hundred years.Jon England27th Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleToolkit TopicToolkit TopicAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Model OrdinanceThis model ordinance is a featured item in our Local Government Toolkit. To download, access this model ordinance via Google Docs. Definition. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU)—also known as a mother-in-law apartment, accessory...Libertas Institute Staff27th Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleToolkit TopicToolkit TopicHome-Based Business Model OrdinanceThis model ordinance is a featured item in our Local Government Toolkit. To download, access this model ordinance via Google Docs. Exception to Local License. The use of a residential dwelling for a home-based business is a...Libertas Institute Staff24th Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleToolkit TopicToolkit TopicFood Truck Model OrdinanceThis model ordinance is a featured item in our Local Government Toolkit. To download, access this model ordinance via Google Docs. Exception to Local License. A food truck does not need a business license from and may operate in...Libertas Institute Staff23rd Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleJustice and Due ProcessJustice and Due ProcessWhat the Feds Are Doing to Find a Balance Between Individual Rights and Police Powerftermath of the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. These murders exposed the general public to what minority populations have long experienced. Ben Shelton22nd Jun '22Read More...Read ArticleEducation EmpowermentEducation EmpowermentTeacher Licensure and ShortagesToday, it is not uncommon for classrooms to be missing their teachers. Schools across the state are facing the repercussions of large-scale teacher vacancies. Libertas Institute Staff21st Jun '22Read More...123…128Older PostsOur MissionChange hearts, minds, and laws to build a freer society by creating and implementing innovative policy reforms and exceptional educational resources.Learn more »Our Most Recent VideoClick here to see the latest video.Connect with LibertasTweets by LibertasUtah Contact UsP: 801.901.0310E: [email protected] Institute2183 W Main StSuite A102Lehi, UT 84043 123…128Older Posts We change hearts, minds, and laws to build a freer society by creating and implementing innovative policy reforms and exceptional educational resources. As a non-profit, we rely on people like you to support our strategic, effective work that changes lives for the better. Will you join us?Support the CauseFollow Libertas Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Copyright © Libertas Institute. 2022 • All rights reserved.Koala WordPress Theme by EckoThemes.Published with WordPress.