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Outside of a high school in Missouri

May 21, 2018

Uncle Sam Is Helping Missouri Cops Steal From the State’s Public Education Fund

Uncle Sam Is Helping Missouri Cops Steal From the State’s Public Education Fund
Jeff Sessions

Sep 13, 2017

The House Tells Sessions’ Justice Department It Will Not Stand for Civil Asset Forfeiture

The House Tells Sessions’ Justice Department It Will Not Stand for Civil Asset Forfeiture
Jeff Sessions

Jul 19, 2017

Jeff Sessions Is Aiding and Abetting Police Departments Who Want to Seize Property of People Convicted of No Crime

Jeff Sessions Is Aiding and Abetting Police Departments Who Want to Seize Property of People Convicted of No Crime
Cook County Courthouse

Jul 17, 2017

Reform Is Finally Coming to Illinois’s Unjust Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

Reform Is Finally Coming to Illinois’s Unjust Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Trump Pointing

Mar 30, 2017

Despite President Trump’s Support for Legalized Theft, Congress Presses on With Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform

Despite President Trump’s Support for Legalized Theft, Congress Presses on With Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Virginia State Trooper

Feb 26, 2016

Virginia Wisely Rejects Secret Police

Virginia Wisely Rejects Secret Police

Apr 20, 2015

There is Bipartisan Agreement on the ‘Uncivility’ of Civil Asset Forfeiture

There is Bipartisan Agreement on the ‘Uncivility’ of Civil Asset Forfeiture

Aug 9, 2012

Settlement Means No More Highway Robbery in Tenaha, Texas

Settlement Means No More Highway Robbery in Tenaha, Texas

Apr 12, 2010

End Policing for Profit

End Policing for Profit

Feb 3, 2010

Easy Money: Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse by Police

Easy Money: Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse by Police