Student Free Speech Protected by Supreme Court
Mahanoy v. Levy may have a substantial impact on students’ freedom of expression, but there remains much work to be done.
The Police Should Not Be Able to Lie to Children
If our justice system should err, let it be on the side of presuming innocence. By abolishing the use of deception towards minors, the vulnerable are protected and the innocent kept free.
Utah’s K-9 Units Must Get More Training, But It Won’t Completely Solve the Problem
Even with the recent changes in legislation, the use of K-9 units in the future is still controversial, and more work needs to be done.
Solicitors in the Sandbox
The best way to capture the fruits of tomorrow’s economy is to prepare for the unexpected.
A Small Supreme Court Win for the Fourth Amendment
Can police follow you into your home and arrest you for a low-level crime without getting a warrant?
Property Tax Deferrals: A Solution for Seniors
Rising property taxes put seniors on a fixed income at risk of losing their homes. A tax deferral program could be the fairest way to help them.
Utah’s Recidivism Rate Is Too High to Be Ignored
This program is beneficial for both the inmates and the rest of society. Through the Jail Industries program, Utahns can feel safer knowing that offenders are less likely to reoffend, and inmates benefit from gaining...
Utah Leads on Protecting Individual Privacy Rights
The State Auditor's office has released its statement on the appointments for Utah's newly-created Personal Privacy Oversight Commission.
Asset Forfeiture Reform Is Great. More Is Better.
There’s still a lot of work to be done to fully protect an individual's private property from being taken by law enforcement.
Supreme Court Ruling Delegitimizes Red Flag Laws
This reaffirmation of both privacy and Second Amendment rights should give pause to advocates of red flag laws. Posing as defenders of public safety, red flag laws bypass the Second and Fourth Amendments while simultaneously...