Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.
Justice Dept. Memo Argues Killing Americans Overseas is Justified
A Justice Department memo obtained by NBC News sets out the Obama administration's legal justification for the assassination of American citizens overseas.
Pentagon Plans New North African Drone Base
The New York Times reported last week that the Defense Department plans to build a drone base in northwest Africa to enable it keep a closer eye on African organizations believed to be associated with the larger al-Qaeda network.
Utah Governor: "Utah Will Adhere to the Law" and Obey Federal Gun Laws
As courageous state legislators enlist in the fight to repel the federal government’s assault on the Second Amendment, the governor of one western state is telling a liberty-minded state representative to stand down.
Governor Gary Herbert of Utah recently called a pro-gun rights bill sponsored by a Utah state representative “an exaggeration” and encouraged the lawmaker to “adhere to the law.”
South Carolina Bill Exempts Unorganized Militia From Federal Gun Grab
A bill introduced in the South Carolina State Senate would exempt all members of the unorganized militia from complying with federal gun restrictions passed after December 31, 2012.
Senate Rejects Paul Amendment to Prevent Arms Sales to Egypt
By a vote of 79-19, an amendment to the debt limit bill offered by Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) was rejected by the Senate. The Paul amendment would have prohibited the U.S. government from selling F-16 jet fighters, M1A1 tanks, and similar military weapons to the Egyptian government.
Sen. Rand Paul to Promote "Founders' Vision of Foreign Policy"
On February 6, Senator Paul will deliver a message to the Heritage Foundation entitled “Restoring the Founders’ Vision of Foreign Policy.” In an outline of the speech provided to The New American in advance of the meeting, Paul says he plans to describe “his vision of a foreign policy that respects the plain language of our Constitution, the legal powers of Congress and the important role of a strong presidency.”
Nazi Gun Control Laws: a Familiar Road to Citizen Disarmament?
Despite being called "paranoid fantasies" of the far-right, there are some substantial similarities between Nazi gun control laws and those being considered by Congress and the president.
PBS "Rise of the Drones" Documentary: Public Service or Propaganda?
Questions of propriety have arisen regarding Lockheed Martin's contribution of funds to the production of a much-hyped PBS drone documentary which aired on January 23.
Obama Violated Constitution With Recess Appointments, Appeals Court Rules
On Friday, a federal appeals court ruled that President Obama’s 2012 recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) were unconstitutional.
Utah City Councilman Joins Fight to Defend State Sovereignty
A Highland, Utah city councilman has introduced two resolutions in support of two state sovereignty-restoring laws signed over the last two years by Utah Governor Gary Herbert.