Abuse of federal law allowed the government to steal this college student’s life savings
Charles Clarke, after a long trip to visit relatives in Cincinnati between late 2013 and early 2014, was preparing to board a flight back to his home in Orlando when…
California House committee expected to take up legislation to protect innocent property owners from abuse of federal law
The California House Public Safety Committee is expected to hold a hearing on July 14 to debate proposed civil asset forfeiture reforms that offer substantive protections for innocent property owners.
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…