Outside the Beltway

The Supreme Court issued a ruling that places new limits on civil asset forfeiture by state and local government.

The Supreme Court appears ready to impose at least some limits on civil asset forfeiture at the state level.

Florida voters approved an amendment to the state’s Constitution that will restore the voting rights of as many as 1.2 million ex-felons and make it easier for future released felons to get their civil rights back.

For the second time in two years, the Supreme Court starts a new term down one Justice. That isn’t as big a problem as it might seem.

We may finally get a ruling applying the Excessive Fine Clause to the states and limiting the ability of police to confiscate property.

The Supreme Court made it harder for states to keep fines and other payments in cases where defendants are exonerated.

After a highly contentious nomination process, Jeff Sessions was confirmed last night as the new Attorney General of the United States.

A victory in the fight to reform civil asset forfeiture laws.

The Supreme Court is now considering a case that deals with the problem of overly broad civil asset forfeiture laws and a Defendant’s right to counsel under the Sixth Amendment.

The confirmation of a new Attorney General has been held up nearly six months for what amounts to no legitimate reason.

Civil asset forfeiture gives “highway robbery” a whole new meaning.