FreedomWorks Discusses Fair Sentencing and Fair Chances in Ohio
On Wednesday, May 18 FreedomWorks Director of Communications Jason Pye traveled to Columbus, Ohio to be part of a panel for the Fair Sentencing and Fair Chances National Tour by…
Support the Due Process Act, H.R. 5283
As one of over 5.7 million FreedomWorks activists nationwide, I urge you to contact your representatives to encourage them to support H.R. 5283, the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights…
Due Process Act Will Protect Innocent People from Government Overreach
Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) introduced legislation Wednesday that would reform federal civil asset forfeiture laws, offering key protections to innocent people whose property is seized by the government. The Deterring…
House Judiciary Committee in the Buckeye State Approves Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
In a 9-4 bipartisan vote Tuesday, the Ohio House Judiciary Committee approved HB 347. The bill is sponsored by both Reps. Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) and Thomas Brinkman…
Recent Abuse of Forfeiture Law Highlights Need for Reform in Oklahoma
FreedomWorks has been a strong supporter of civil asset forfeiture reform. In the past we’ve put forward stories like that of Mandrel Stuart whose money was seized by…
Asset Forfeiture Reform Signed into Law in Nebraska
This past Tuesday, Nebraska made history when Governor Pete Ricketts signed LB 1106 into law, completely reforming the state’s asset forfeiture system. In doing so, Nebraska has become the…
In Delaware Legislature, Bill Introduced to Dramatically Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture
Across the nation, more and more states are coming around to fix the injustices and intrusions on liberty committed through civil asset forfeiture. Just this month, Virginia, New…
Nebraska Asset Forfeiture Reform Passes through Legislature, Headed to the Governor’s Desk
The people of Nebraska have spoken, and they are calling for a change in the state’s asset forfeiture laws. Earlier this week, LB 1106 passed through the state’s unicameral…
New Hampshire Bill Pursuing Asset Forfeiture Reform, Protecting Innocent Citizens
In the Granite State, numerous citizens have faced infringements on their rights because of civil asset forfeiture abuse. Just as many other states have realized that asset forfeiture is being…
Virginia Takes a Step in the Right Direction to Protect Private Property
Private property rights protections are a little stronger today in the Commonwealth of Virginia. On Friday, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed legislation that increases the evidentiary standard in civil asset forfeiture…