Victory! Supreme Court Rules States Cannot Steal Money From The Innocent
By Jack Burns Colorado, like most states, forces convicted criminals to pay court costs, fees, and restitution after they’ve been found guilty. But the question…
Civil Forfeiture
Signed By Governor: Arizona Law Takes on State, Federal Asset Forfeiture
By Michael Maharrey Yesterday, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed a bill into law reforming the state’s civil asset forfeiture laws. The bill also takes on…
IRS Seized $17 Million In Legally Earned Cash From Business Owners, Watchdog Reports
By Lily Dane Police departments aren’t the only ones seizing money from citizens without charging them with a crime: the IRS is in the civil…
Arizona Senate Passes Bill Taking On State, Federal Asset Forfeiture
By Michael Maharrey Today, the Arizona Senate unanimously passed a bill reforming the state’s asset forfeiture laws. The bill also takes on federal forfeiture programs…
Gang Of Thieves: DEA Stole $3.2 Billion In Cash From Innocent People In Only A Decade
By Justin Gardner A bombshell report from the Inspector General (IG) at the Department of Justice has exposed the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for the…
Arizona Senate Committee Passes Bill Taking On State, Federal Asset Forfeiture
By Michael Maharrey Today, an Arizona Senate committee voted unanimously to pass a bill reforming the state’s asset forfeiture laws. The bill also takes on…
Arizona Action Alert: Help Stop Civil Asset Forfeiture, Support HB2477
By Shane Trejo Arizona House Bill 2477 (HB2477) would require prosecutors to establish a higher evidentiary standard for asset forfeiture. The bill also takes on…
Arizona House Unanimously Passes Bill Taking On State, Federal Asset Forfeiture
By Michael Maharrey Today, the Arizona House voted 60-0 to pass a bill reforming the state’s asset forfeiture laws. The bill also takes on federal…
North Dakota House Passes Bill Taking On Asset Forfeiture And Closing Federal Loophole
By Michael Maharrey A North Dakota bill that would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without a criminal…
Civil “Asset Forfeiture” Is Stealing, And It Must Be Stopped
By Michael Boldin Today, during a White House meeting, Pres. Trump not only scoffed at the idea of ending unlimited civil asset forfeiture, but even…
Illinois Bill Takes on “Policing for Profit” via Asset Forfeiture, Closes Federal Loophole
By Mike Maharrey A bill introduced in the Illinois House would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without…
Signed as Law: Ohio Takes on Asset Forfeiture
By Mike Maharrey On Wednesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a bill that reforms asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without…
Indiana Bill Takes On “Policing for Profit” Via Asset Forfeiture, Closes Federal Loophole
By Mike Maharrey A bill filed in the Indiana Senate would reform the state’s asset forfeiture laws to prohibit the state from taking property without…
California Law Reins in Asset Forfeiture, Takes on Federal Equitable Sharing Program
By Mike Maharrey Today, a California law went into effect that not only bolsters restrictions on state officials from seizing property without due process, but…