Federal agents stole $16,000 from a kid on his way to Los Angeles to make a music video
Joseph Rivers is a 22-year-old who has a dream of making a music video. With help from his supportive family, he persevered and saved, raising $16,000 in cash to leave…
Montana Governor signs legislation to protect innocent property owners from government overreach
There’s big news out of Montana. Gov. Steve Bullock signed legislation on Tuesday to protect innocent people and their property from civil asset forfeiture abuse by overzealous law enforcement.
IRS Seized $107k from a Small Business Owner
Looks like unjust civil asset forfeiture laws have claimed another victim. But this time, after more than a year of financial struggle, he’s not giving up. Fox News reports:…
IRS, Justice Department ignore civil asset forfeiture policy changes to target an innocent North Carolina business owner
Lyndon McLellan is the owner of a convenience store in Fairmont, North Carolina, a small town just up I-95 from the state’s border with South Carolina. On the advice of…
Federal courts can’t be trusted to protect innocent property owners
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has failed to uphold one of the most basic principles of the American legal system by allowing the forfeiture of more than $63,000 of…
New report details how the Justice Department encourages abuse of civil asset forfeiture
Southern California is known for many things: Hollywood, the Los Angeles Dodgers, a great punk rock scene, and amazing weather. Though the state is justifiably mocked for its significant budget…
Why Did The IRS Seize $63,000 From A Maryland Farmer
Logic would dictate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) would be pleased that small business owners are making cash deposits into a bank since these funds are evidence of taxable revenue.
Montana Legislature continues trend of states limiting government overreach
The Montana Legislature has approved a bill providing a crucial protection to innocent people whose property could be confiscated by overzealous law enforcement. Currently, Montana has some of the…
Republicans in the Michigan Legislature make private property protections a priority
Michigan, like so many other states, has seen significant abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws by law enforcement. The Detroit Free Press found that law enforcement seized property and…
Civil Asset Forfeiture: Changing the Way the Police, Police
Law enforcement’s main duties are to keep the public safe and protect our persons and property. In many states, civil asset forfeiture creates a perverse incentive which can change the…