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Distracted media missed the asset forfeiture issue

Apparently the President of the United States is now in the business…

These states let police take and keep your stuff even if you haven’t committed a crime

The policy that allows this is known as "civil forfeiture" —…

Senate bill aims to rein in IRS on asset forfeitures

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Police Seize Car, Drive 56,000 Miles, Sell It Without Charging Owners With a Crime

Michigan forfeiture laws allow assets to be turned over without…

Civil asset forfeiture creates perverse incentives that can cost you your property.

Civil asset forfeiture creates perverse incentives that can cost…

How police can take your stuff, sell it, and pay for armored cars with the money

As the public gets more critical of police aggression and abuse…

Controversial civil forfeiture program back in action

In 2012, Alda Gentile, her son and baby grandson were driving…

My Voice: Private property at risk in South Dakota

James Madison declared way back in 1792 that in America, “Government…

The feds are helping local police make money by taking your stuff again

The Obama administration rolls back one of its best policing…

State report on civil asset forfeiture laws in Florida suggests reforms are needed

There’s been an increasing rise in reforming civil asset forfeiture…

How States Are Using the Courts to Fight Police Taking People’s Money and Property

From coast to coast, states are tackling legislation that would…

Police keep taking more and more stuff from people without charging them for crimes

Over the past several years, law enforcement officials have seized…

Legislation on the move in California to protect innocent property owners from abuse of civil asset forfeiture

The California Senate considered a bill on Wednesday that would…

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Grading the States

Civil asset forfeiture is a unique area of law in which the government…

Police seize property and cash in questionable raids

Michigan laws allow police to seize assets even when no criminal…

Property Seized, Money Taken – But No Crime

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Rand Paul: How feds can legally steal your money

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Dirty money: How asset forfeiture is returning billions to the federal coffers

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On a bright Thursday afternoon in 2007, Jennifer Boatright, a…

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Forfeiture Attorney in Bloomington, CA – Protect Your Assets
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Innocent Owner Defense in Asset Forfeiture: Protecting Your Property Rights
Many people lose property to civil forfeiture despite never being charged with a crime. The “innocent owner” defense is meant to help innocent third parties recover their property, but it can be an uphill battle. Learn how this defense works, the challenges owners face in proving their innocence, and how to improve your chances of getting seized property back.
Cryptocurrency Forfeiture: When the Government Seizes Digital Assets
Cryptocurrency Forfeiture: When the Government Seizes Digital Assets Crypto: The New Frontier of Asset Forfeiture Over the past decade, cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche tech curiosity to a major financial asset – and with that rise comes attention from law enforcement. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital coins are now routinely seized by government agencies […]
Due Process in Civil Forfeiture: Are Property Owners’ Rights Protected?
When the government takes your property under civil forfeiture, do you get your “day in court” promptly? Recent events – including a Supreme Court decision that went against property owners – reveal a justice system struggling to balance law enforcement goals with due process rights. Explore why timely hearings and fair procedures are often lacking in forfeiture cases, and what reforms are on the horizon to protect innocent owners.