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Crime and Justice News
Dec 27, 20242 min read
A Call To End Profit Motive For Law Enforcers' Civil Asset Forfeiture
“Civil asset forfeiture” sounds like a wonky term for some arcane practice, but it can be a powerful law enforcement tool in the battle...
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Crime and Justice News
May 9, 20241 min read
Justices, 6-3, Decline To OK Prompt Asset Forfeiture Hearings
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday against two Alabama women who were seeking immediate hearings to reclaim cars that were seized in...
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Crime and Justice News
Oct 6, 20231 min read
Minnesota Police Seize Millions From People Without Convictions
A Minnesota asset forfeiture report included for the first time whether criminal convictions were used for seized goods, showing that...
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Crime and Justice News
Jun 15, 20232 min read
Bipartisan House Measure Would Reform Asset Forfeiture Laws
Mutual interest in private property was enough to bridge the gap between Democrats and Republicans in a congressional committee, as the...
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Crime and Justice News
Mar 23, 20232 min read
Memphis Police Go Long on Car Seizures
In 2021, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis came forward with the city’s plan to combat growing incidents of reckless driving and drag...
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Crime and Justice News
Apr 29, 20222 min read
Russia Asset Seizures Depend on New Legislation
The Biden administration plan to seize the assets of Russian oligarchs hinges on a legislative package that would create new criminal...
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