Yeah, yeah. Drugs are illegal. But what about mah attempted murder. Whatevs.
But seriously - when you look into the matter, there seem to be very serious issues with Ulbricht's investigation, arrest, trial, conviction, and sentencing. As in - issues that are likely appropriate to have addressed by the United States Supreme Court.
Downsize DC and its sister organization Zero Aggression Project have had recent success in getting the USSC to move the needle on recognition of freedoms. Typically working through the amicus (i.e. 'friend of the court') process, their arguments have even provided novel views that have been the hinge upon which several USSC cases have overturned lower miscarriages of justice.
Downsize DC intends to file an amicus brief in the Ulbricht case focusing on two specific issues:
4th Amendment - Does the government have a legitimate interest in warrantless suctioning of all your phone and internet traffic?
6th Amendment - Does a sentencing judge get to increase sentence guidelines on the basis of allegations never argued in court?
Downsize DC is a tiny but effective organization. They can use your help. If you value liberty, please throw them whatever dollars you can afford. You can earmark it for this amicus brief. And if you donate through ZAP (assuming you are US-ian), you can deduct the contribution on your taxes.
More info:
https://downsizedc.org/silk-road-amicus/Silk Road aside, these are important issues for any Internet or phone user in America.
