Nullify the Federal โEquitable Sharingโ Asset Forfeiture Program
Even when states end civil asset forfeiture, a federal program called โequitable sharingโ encourages them to participate in a federal version anyway. But the states can opt-out and nullify the federal program into oblivion, where it belongs. Path to Liberty: August...
New York Senate Committee Passes Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Forfeiture Program
ALBANY, N.Y. (May 17, 2023) โ On Monday, a New York Senate committee passed a bill that would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and replace it with a criminal process. Passage of the bill would also opt the state out of a program that allows police to circumvent...
Texas House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Bill to End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Opt State Out of Federal Program
AUSTIN, Texas (April 23, 2023) โ Last Tuesday, a Texas House subcommittee held a hearing on a bill that would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and replace it with a criminal process. The enactment of this legislation would also take a significant step toward...