Legal Question: Tow Up

June 20, 2021 ~ Heather McKinney

This week’s question is from Austin who asked me in-person. Austin asked:How is towing not a violation of the Fourth Amendment?Great question, Austin! I am going to quote from some SCOTUS decisions in this answer, but I’m not going to give you footnotes or citations because it’s Sunday morning and it’s early. Just know if … Continue reading Legal Question: Tow Up

Legal Question: Is Twitter the Government?

January 17, 2021 ~ Heather McKinney

This week’s question comes from Candace H:“Can you explain why Trump’s ban from Twitter (and Facebook, plus the overall removal of social media platform Parler, et al) did not silence first amendment rights (ie: explain government action censoring vs. private company rules and regs)? Please and thank you.”Sure thing, Candace. I’ve seen a lot of … Continue reading Legal Question: Is Twitter the Government?