Police
What Happened When New Mexico Ended Civil Asset Forfeiture?
In 2015, New Mexico scrapped its civil asset forfeiture laws and replaced them with a criminal process requiring a conviction before forfeiture can commence. Law enforcement lobbyists warned that ending civil forfeiture would cause crime to skyrocket. So, what...
Private ALPR Companies Turn Local Cops Into Data Collectors for the Feds
Local police departments using automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) in conjunction with Vigilant Solutions databases are likely sharing information with the feds. And they might not even know it. A December 2020 report reveals the extent of this data sharing. That...
Is Qualified Immunity “Necessary?”
Qualified immunity is a legal defense that allows government officials to escape civil lawsuits when they are accused of violating constitutional rights. Opponents say it lets bad government actors escape accountability. But supporters of the defense say it’s...
Stolen Loot, Secret Spending and Stingray Surveillance
Asset forfeiture, federal equitable sharing funds, secret warrantless surveillance and more. All unconstitutional – and all in a day’s work for a corrupt law enforcement agency. Path to Liberty: April 6, 2022...