Federal Robbery: Asset Forfeiture Program Helps States Steal
Civil asset forfeiture is theft. Despite the fact that a growing number of states are limiting or even ending this practice, thereโs a massive loophole. A federal program called โequitable sharingโ not only allows state and local law enforcement to bypass these...
Colorado Bill Would End Civil Asset Forfeiture and Restrict Federal Loophole
DENVER, Colo. (Jan. 10, 2025) – A bill introduced in the Colorado House would end civil asset forfeiture in the state and impose significant new restrictions on law enforcement’s ability to bypass state laws through federal forfeiture programs. Rep. Ken...
Maryland Bill Would Prohibit No-Knock Warrants
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Jan. 10, 2024) โ A bill introduced in the Maryland House seeks to ban โno-knockโ warrants, directly challenging Supreme Court precedents that enable their widespread use. If passed, the law would set a foundation for states to nullify federal standards...