An End To Civil Forfeiture? A Decision Kathy Jennings Must Read Right Away

THIS POST by El Som recieved our 10 millionth page view on February 20th, 2019.

Could this be the beginning of the end for civil forfeitures?

The United States Supreme Court unanimously ruled that ‘…the Constitution’s prohibition on excessive fines applies to state and local governments, limiting their abilities to impose fines and seize property.”  The case in question concerned an Indiana man who had his $42K Land Rover seized b/c he had sold a couple hundred dollars worth of heroin.