Federal government threatens states considering comprehensive civil asset forfeiture reform
The Department of Justice and Department of the Treasury are interfering in a debate over a piece of legislation currently in the California Assembly that would close a loophole in…
New Mexico’s new protections for innocent property owners should not be weakened
In its most recent session, the New Mexico Legislature passed a comprehensive bill aimed at protecting innocent property owners from government overreach. Prior to the passage of HB 560, the…
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…
It’s a historic day for private property rights in New Mexico, but more work is ahead to restore the Fifth Amendment
As the second hand ticked closer to noon, the statutory deadline to take action on measures passed by the New Mexico Legislature, Gov. Susana Martinez signed a comprehensive bill…
Thank You, Governor Martinez!
A few hours ago, Governor Susana Martinez of New Mexico signed groundbreaking legislation to strengthen the protection of individual rights in her state. The bill, H.B. 560, requires a criminal…
The window to protect private property in New Mexico is rapidly closing
It has been nearly two weeks since the New Mexico Legislature unanimously passed a strong, bipartisan bill to protect private property from overzealous law enforcement by banning civil asset…
More Progress on Asset Forfeiture
Outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder apparently wants to leave behind a legacy of something other than corruption and scandal. In a recent memorandum, he’s making an effort to rein in…
New Mexico’s governor eerily silent on civil asset forfeiture reform bill
Last weekend, in the final hours of its session for the year, the New Mexico Legislature unanimously passed a sweeping bill, HB 560, that effectively bans the practice of…
New Mexico passes a sweeping bill to protect innocent people’s property from civil asset forfeiture
The New Mexico Legislature passed a sweeping civil asset forfeiture reform bill last week to protect innocent people’s property and due process rights. The bill, HB 560, effectively…
Common Core Testing Sparks Walkouts
In New Mexico, hundreds of high school students are walking out of class in protest of the new Common Core-aligned tests just implemented in the state. This is part…