Civil Asset Forfeiture is one of the more frightening things thats happening in our country. We believe were protected by the Constitution, but apparently the reality is more grim. John Oliver presents the problem well. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law - 14th Amendment, US Constitution Every year, federal and state law enforcement agents seize millions of dollars from civilians during traffic stops, simply by asserting that they believe the money is connected to some illegal activity and without ever pursuing criminal charges. Under federal law and the laws of most states, they are entitled to keep most (and sometimes all) of the money and property they seize. - ACLU
Posted on: Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:39:53 +0000
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