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New Mexico Motorcyclists Confront Sheriff Over Motorcycle Profiling

New Mexico Motorcyclists Confront Sheriff Over Motorcycle Profiling

According to data collected by the New Mexico Motorcyclists Rights Organization (NMMRO), motorcyclists in New Mexico have been increasingly experiencing profiling stops at the hands of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department. But instead of merely collecting data, the NMMRO recently confronted Sheriff Manuel Gonzales requesting that all department policies and procedures be reviewed, and that...

Former Tennessee Sheriff Kills MC Member and Still Not Charged?

Former Tennessee Sheriff Kills MC Member and Still Not Charged?

On July 7th, 2018 a former county sheriff driving an SUV hit and killed a 21-year-old motorcyclist wearing club colors in McMinnville, Tennessee. This former sheriff was cited for failure to yield, however, no criminal charges have been filed. 1   Although the investigation continues with assistance from the Tennessee Highway Patrol and District Attorney’s office,...

Texas Sheriff Dave Mann Resigns from City Council After Bikers Honored

Texas Sheriff Dave Mann Resigns from City Council After Bikers Honored

White Settlement, Texas City Councilman Dave Mann, also a Tarrant County Deputy Sheriff, abruptly resigned Tuesday night, a week after the city, he said, “recognized local Bandidos motorcycle gang members during a proclamation for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.” Mann is extensively quoted by local media vilifying the Bandidos Motorcycle Club, even members participating in protected...

Charges Against Key Motorcycle Rights Activist Dismissed in Waco

Charges Against Key Motorcycle Rights Activist Dismissed in Waco

As the McLennan County District Attorney’s Twin Peaks debacle continues to crumble, an important and previously prolific motorcycle rights activist has emerged from the dust. Thomas Paul Landers, along with most of those arrested in May 17, 2015, has had all charges against him related to the Twin Peaks tragedy recently dismissed. Paul, although very...

Daytona Beach News Journal Falsely Reports Bikers Kill Children

Daytona Beach News Journal Falsely Reports Bikers Kill Children

The Daytona Beach News Journal (News Journal) is disrespectfully using the anniversary of a biker’s murder as an opportunity to promote a discriminatory and highly inaccurate stereotype about motorcycle clubs, even going so far as quoting an investigator from Wisconsin saying that motorcycle club members have a history of killing children. The National Council of...

Law Tigers Restricts Employee From Associating With Motorcycle Clubs.

Law Tigers Restricts Employee From Associating With Motorcycle Clubs.

Would you believe someone that said, “I support motorcycle clubs and champion the rights of mistreated riders. But my female Social Ambassador must refrain from promoting any association with motorcycle clubs or political issues relating to motorcycle rights.” Well that’s exactly what Law Tigers has done.   Law Tigers placing ad for an influencer contest,...

Sheriff Revokes Gun Rights for Associating With Hells Angels

Sheriff Revokes Gun Rights for Associating With Hells Angels

A recent incident in Modesto, California further evidences that law enforcement is employing a new strategy to target motorcycle clubs. The MPP has reported on the the national trend towards law enforcement attempting to disarm motorcycle club members, including those that have no criminal record, for no other reason than their association with a motorcycle...