District 31 Anne Arundel County
Archive for August, 2010
Dwyer Signs Arizona Legal Defense
Aug 31st
August 31, 2010 Annapolis, Maryland
Anne Arundel County Delegate Don Dwyer, Jr. has signed on today to legal documents in the case of “The United States of America V. State of Arizona”; and Janice K. Brewer in her official capacity.
The Amicus Brief is calling for the reversal of the courts decision against the State of Arizona regarding the passage of State legislation (SB1070) that authorized the State of Arizona to enforce immigration laws within their state borders.
“This case and and the Federal Courts attack on the State of Arizona is a blatant abuse of Federal power and amounts to tyranny. The More >
New Features
Aug 26th
Be sure to check out our new “Media” button and it’s sub menus. You can either click the media button itself or one of the buttons below it. We’ve added photos, press releases, videos and more!
Attorney General’s Response to Second Letter Regarding 2A Ruling
Aug 25th
The second letter sent from Delegate Dwyer to the Attorney General can be found here for reference.
August 11, 2010
KATHERINE WINFREE Chief Deputy Attorney General
JOHN B. HOWARD, JR. Deputy Attorney General
The Honorable Don H. Dwyer, Jr. Room 154 Lowe House Office Building Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Dear Delegate Dwyer:
We have received your letter dated August 3, 2010, in which you request further advice concerning the recent Supreme Court decision construing the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution – McDonald v. City of Chicago, 2010 WL 2555188 (2010). In particular, you ask about the constitutionality of the statutory conditions for a More >
WBAL Video – Dwyer is Controversal
Aug 24th
Check out this WBAL Story about the Same-Sex Marriage amendment. Be sure to watch the video:
Same-Sex Marriage Unexpectedly Debated In Legislature – Politics News Story – WBAL Baltimore.
Delegate Dwyer Pledges Continued Support of “Right to Work” Legislation in Maryland
Aug 12th
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Today Delegate Don Dwyer committed to support “Right to Work” Legislation in Maryland.
This legislation if passed would break the stronghold labor unions have on business and employees in Maryland.
“Its time we allow businesses and their employees act and speak for themselves. This legislation would not prohibit unions
It simply allows an opt out provision. I fully support Right to Work legislation, as I have done so in the past.” Said Dwyer.
Delegate Dwyer Signs Arizona Immigration Pledge for Maryland, “Citizens Rights Act”
Aug 12th
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Today Delegate Don Dwyer signed a pledge supporting the “Citizens Rights Act”.
This legislation is being introduced in the upcoming legislative session and will model
the Arizona immigration law that has caused National attention.
“I hope to be the first member of the Anne Arundel County Delegation to sign the pledge.
Why is it that so many are refusing to address the issue of illegal immigration? My solution is to
Register all guest workers for a limited period of time and restrict ALL government benefits until they
become citizens of the United States of America.” Dwyer said.
More >Volunteer Opportunity 8-14
Aug 11th
Dear supporters and volunteers of Don Dwyer:
Delegate Dwyer is going to be door knocking this Saturday in his home neighborhood of Harundale! If you can help us for a few hours on Saturday morning, from 9:30am to 2:pm (or however long you can stay) we would love to have you.
Door to door Delegate Dwyer style is very easy! We ask only two questions,
1) Can we put a sign in their yard?
2) Would they like to speak with the Delegate, and if they do- we will send him over to talk with them.
If you have not done this before and are More >
Second Letter to MD Attorney General Regarding Second Amendment
Aug 10th
To: Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler
Office of the Attorney General
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Regarding: Opinion of Law Request on Civil Rights
Dear Attorney General Gansler,
Thank you for your reply regarding the case of McDonald v City of Chicago and the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Given that my original request was somewhat generic in nature, I would like to take this time to be much more specific.
I request an opinion regarding a fundamental civil right – the right to keep and bear arms – within the state of Maryland. Specifically, I request your opinion on the likelihood that one More >
