Press Releases
Mar 27, 2019
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Address Policing for Profit
WASHINGTON 鈥� The Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration or FAIR Act was introduced today in the House. The bill would reform the practice of law enforcement seizing money, homes, ...
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Criminal Law Reform
Feb 20, 2019
桃子视频Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Timbs v. Indiana
WASHINGTON 鈥� The Supreme Court today ruled that the Eighth Amendment鈥檚 Excessive Fines Clause is incorporated by the Bill of Rights and applies against state and local fines, f...
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Smart Justice
Criminal Law Reform
Aug 21, 2017
Federal Court Allows 桃子视频Lawsuit Challenging Civil Asset Forfeiture to Proceed鈥擜 Win in the Fight Against Policing for Profit
PHOENIX - On Friday, a federal court ruled that a far-reaching lawsuit challenging the profit motive at the core of Arizona鈥檚 civil asset forfeiture law can move forward because ...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Court case: Cox v. Voyles, et. al.
Jul 19, 2017
桃子视频Comment on Justice Department Expansion of Civil Asset Forfeiture
WASHINGTON 鈥� Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today the reversal of former Attorney General Eric Holder鈥檚 policy to curb law enforcement seizures of people鈥檚 property...
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
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