As Congress returns from recess, we hold out hope that they will make better use of this session than the last one and work to fulfill their campaign promises. But even while politicians in the House and Senate were away from Washington this week, state legislatures remained active.

Ohio has the potential to implement major reform that has the power to restore basic American rights back in the hands of its citizens. An intrusive practice known as civil asset forfeiture gives law enforcement the opportunity to trample over Ohioans’ property and due process rights. Consequently, Ohioans are calling for reform.