Joe Wolverton, II, J.D.
Drones Are the Weapon of Choice in Obama's Destruction of Due Process
The United States continues the constant pounding of the tribal region of North Waziristan in Pakistan.
On January 10, AFP reports that six “militants” allegedly working for al-Qaeda were killed in a drone strike.
This is the seventh drone strike this year in the area.
Senator Wyden: The Fight to Defend the Fourth Amendment is Not Over
At a press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show, Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) spoke out in defense of the Fourth Amendment and promised to continue to fight against FISA.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz: Constitutionally Qualified to be President?
Questions have arisen regarding freshman Senator Ted Cruz's qualifications for president, specifically whether he is a natural-born citizen as required by Article II.
Judge Rules Manning Mistreated by Army; New Evidence to be Offered by Gov't
In the hearing on a motion to dismiss filed by PFC Bradley Manning's lawyers, Judge Denise Lind ruled that Manning was mistreated by the Army while in detention.
Rep. Amash Honors Oath and Opposes $10 Billion Sandy Relief Bill
Representative Justin Amash (R-Mich.) voted against a nearly $10 billion aid package for victims of Hurricane Sandy.
Forget Due Process: 15 Dead in Pakistan from U.S. Drone Attack
Another day in Pakistan brings another day of skies torn by screaming Hellfire missiles launched from U.S. drones.
Early Sunday morning, a barrage of missiles obliterated villages in the tribal region of South Waziristan. Reports indicate that 10 “militants” were killed and five others were injured in the attack.
President's Goal for 2013: All Drones, All the Time
A headline in Wired magazine reports: “Obama’s New Year’s Resolution: More Drone Strikes.”
Just a week into the new year and the president is well on his way to keeping his resolution.
North Dakota Rep Set to Propose Bill Limiting Drone Use
North Dakota State Representative Rick Becker knows a threat to liberty when he sees one. He will soon introduce legislation to limit law enforcement's use of drones in searches and seizures.
Rapid Ramp-Up of U.S. Drone War in Yemen
With the advent of the new year, the United States is rapidly increasing the number of drone strikes in Yemen.
Obama Signs 2013 NDAA: May Still Arrest, Detain Citizens Without Charge
On Wednesday, January 2, 2013, President Barack Obama did what constitutionalists and civil libertarians knew he would do: He signed into law the renewal of his power to apprehend and detain Americans indefinitely on no more authority than his own suspicion of their complicity with enemies in the “War on Terror.”