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

Dirty money: How asset forfeiture is returning billions to the federal coffers
It’s like an unforgettable scene from the television crime…

Property Seized, Money Taken – But No Crime
Editor's Note: One of the gentleman, Wally Kowalski, was arrested…

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…

Civil Asset Forfeiture: Where Due Process Goes to Die
Police can take your money or property and keep it, even if no…

America’s Asset-Forfeiture Scam Is Law Enforcement’s Disgrace
If Congress won’t act, the Supreme Court may move to rein in…

Trump Just Resurrected the Ugly Practice Known as Civil Forfeiture for No Reason
Civil asset forfeiture is the latest dangerous from the Trump…

Policing for Profit: Law Enforcement Agencies Abuse Civil Asset Forfeiture
While crime may not pay, policing can be very profitable when…

How the government can steal your stuff: 6 questions about civil asset forfeiture answered
Editor’s note: Should someone wearing a badge have the power…

Yes, the government can steal your stuff
Authorities don’t need a conviction or even for a suspect to…
