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A Wayne County program that targets cars suspected of drug activity or prostitution is an unconstitutional racket, according to a new federal lawsuit.That…
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A new study says civil asset forfeiture programs don't help police fight crime. The Institute for Justice says money police departments raise from asset…
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law that says police departments cannot keep assets seized as part of an investigation unless the owner is…
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Some members of law enforcement hope Governor Gretchen Whitmer vetoes legislation headed for her desk.The Legislature passed bills to change the state’s…
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The Supreme Court ruled that seizing a $42,000 Land Rover was an "excessive fine" in a recent landmark decision on civil asset forfeiture. Future rulings will have to further define that term.
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In Michigan, police can seize your property if they believe it’s involved in a crime. And they can auction it off before you’re convicted of anything.…
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Civil asset forfeiture. Court fines and fees. Property tax foreclosure laws.All are things local governments in Michigan use to operate and fund…
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The state Senate passed a bill on Wednesday that would make major changes to civil asset forfeitures. That's when police are allowed to take property from…
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Some lawmakers in Lansing want to finish what they started last year when it comes to police taking property.A state Senate committee approved Senate Bill…
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This week, a state Senate committee will take up legislation to put limits on police seizures of private property.Under current law, police agencies in…