Bipartisan Bill in Congress Would Dramatically Reform Civil Forfeiture
NICK SIBILLA, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
On Wednesday, Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Thomas Massie (R-KY), Tony Cardenas (D-CA), Tom McClintock (R-CA), and Bobby...
New Bill Would End Civil Forfeiture in South Carolina
NICK SIBILLA, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
At a press conference Wednesday, South Carolina lawmakers announced a bill that would abolish civil forfeiture. Should the bill pass,...
Louisiana Legislature Sends License Review Bill to Governor
NICK SIBILLA, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Late Thursday, the Louisiana House of Representatives unanimously approved HB 748, a bill that would review the state’s burdensome and often...
Illinois Becomes 25th State to Pass Civil Forfeiture Reform
Bill Will Protect Innocent Owners, Add New Disclosure Requirements
NICK SIBILLA, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Today , Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill that bolsters transparency...
House Defunds Attorney General’s Expansion of Civil Forfeiture
NICK SIBILLA, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously approved three amendments late Tuesday that would defund a notorious federal forfeiture program that was recently restored by...
With Governor’s Signature, Arizona Now the 20th State to Pass Forfeiture Reform
NICK SIBILLA, INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE
Today , Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed bipartisan legislation to meaningfully reform Arizona civil forfeiture laws. Under civil forfeiture, law...