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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…

Controversial civil forfeiture program back in action

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

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

Civil asset forfeiture creates perverse incentives that can cost…

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…

Sessions Creates DOJ Asset Forfeiture Watchdog

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is setting up a unit to oversee…

Civil asset forfeiture is a dangerous tool

South Africa’s civil forfeiture law is based on American law…

No Arrest — But Cops Took And Kept His $2,035 Anyway

Your assets are presumed guilty in Michigan; legislation would…