Last night the Freedom Center of Missouri struck a blow for property rights, persuading the Board of Adjustment for the city of Ferguson, Missouri, to overturn the city’s determination that residents must get the City’s permission before cultivating gardens in their yards. The Freedom Center was representing Karl Tricamo, a resident who, inspired by the [...]
Three Looming Questions in St. Peters
July 17, 2012 by 15 Comments
One week from today Brent Stafford will go to trial in the St. Peters Municipal Court, facing charges of criminal trespassing stemming from his arrest in the wake of the St. Charles County Republican Caucus on March 17, 2012. Several things about this case are perfectly clear. First, it is clear that those committee members [...]
City Officials in Ferguson Attempt to Bulldoze Citizens’ Rights, Gardens
July 3, 2012 by 3 Comments
Planting gardens is a practice as old as human civilization. During World War I and World War II it was even considered one’s patriotic duty to plant a “victory garden” in order to reduce food costs. In light of this history, Karl Tricamo never imagined that it would be especially controversial when he decided to [...]
The Supreme Court’s Health Care Decision and the State of the Constitution
June 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
Today’s decision by the United States Supreme Court pulled together four separate challenges to the Affordable Care Act. The challengers were targeting two specific elements of the federal law: (1) its requirement that almost every American must obtain government-approved health insurance coverage, and (2) its requirement that states must either expand the scope of their [...]
Freedom to Peaceably Assemble
June 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Everyone knows that the First Amendment protects Americans’ freedom of speech, but it also protects our freedom to gather together for political purposes. On March 17, 2012, when citizens all over the state were gathering to choose delegates for Missouri’s state Republican convention, the St. Charles County Republican Caucus adjourned improperly without choosing delegates. Following [...]
How Much Is Your Liberty Worth?
May 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that for just the cost of one fast-food meal per month, you could help ensure that the Freedom Center of Missouri survives to keep fighting for your constitutional liberties? Most organizations like ours can’t even keep their doors open for less than $300,000 per year – and most organizations like ours do [...]
Rally for Common Sense
April 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Freedom Center of Missouri would like to invite our friends to attend an exciting event coming up on May 19th – the Rally for Common Sense! Our director of litigation, Dave Roland, is looking forward to being one of a very diverse array of nationally-promienent speakers, all of whom are passionate about constitutional principles. [...]
Lemonade for Liberty!
April 19, 2012 by 3 Comments
Warm weather has arrived and summer is around the corner, which means it is once again time for that Great American Pastime – shutting down little kids’ concession stands! (Check out this excellent five-minute film, “Lemonade Stand” by Bill Doherty, Jr.; thanks to Robert Fernandes at LemonadeFreedom.com for bringing it to our attention.) If you [...]
St. Louis County Court WILL Decide If Cities May Ban Kid-Run Concession Stands
March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We were pleasantly surprised that a St. Louis County judge quickly rejected the City of Hazelwood’s Motion to Dismiss, stating that the court will address the question of whether cities may prohibit kid-run concession stands. The judge’s three-page opinion, which clearly states that a city’s police powers may be broad they are not unlimited, may [...]
VICTORY: Trial Judge Acquits Ron Paul Supporter of Bogus Criminal Trespass Charges
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Dave Roland August 1, 2012 [...]