always think forfeiture

Textbook fascism… Who ordered this? [Via Michael G]

The latest high court action came in a 6-3 decision in Culley v. Marshall, where the justices held that there are “no due process protections for citizens in asset forfeiture proceedings to have an early court hearing to contest the government keeping possession of their seized property while they await trial.” [More] “6-3″…? The Democrats … Continue reading “Always Think Forfeiture”

Always Think Forfeiture

Trucking company owner finally gets cash seized through forfeiture [More] He also ought to get damages. Paid for by the criminals who stole from him under color of authority. And maybe a commemorative Leatherman tool… What an evil, un-American practice. [Via Michael G]

Always Think Forfeiture

“The government shouldn’t get to take your property if it can’t tell you what you did wrong,” said IJ Attorney Bob Belden. [More] Nonsense. How else would they be able to afford to award each other Leatherman swag? [Via Michael G]

Always Think Forfeiture

ATFs Warrantless Searches Lead To THOUSANDS Of Guns Seized! [Watch] Here’s the list. I wonder if they’re handing out Leatherman tools… [Via 1Gat]

Always Think Revocation

ATF Directors of Industry Operations, who oversee revocation proceedings, are being told to press forward with this escalating quota system or face professional repercussions. [More] More than what the ones who drill glory holes through hotel doors face? I’m thinking a good motivator for them would be some custom Leatherman tools…

We’re the Only Ones Swindling Enough

A former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms investigator has been ordered to stand trial for defrauding $34,000 in pandemic business loans from the government, officials said. [More] Hey, Always Think Forfeiture… [Via Jess]

We’re the Only Ones Seizing Enough

‘Didn’t State Who He Was’: Federal Drug Agents Seize Millions from Passengers at Atlanta Airport While Posing as Regular Travelers In Plainclothes In ‘Cold Consent Encounters’ [More] There are armed gangs and there are authorized armed gangs. Always Think Forfeiture! You’d have to be a psychopath to do this to people for a living. [Via Michael … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Seizing Enough”

We’re the Only Ones Keeping Enough

A sex abuse victim is fighting Mint Hill police for $69,000 she says is owed to her. A WCNC Charlotte ‘Where’s the Money?’ investigation tracked down what the money was used for. [More] For whatever reason, the story link provided results in “404 The page you are looking for can’t be found.” Wayback Machine to … Continue reading “We’re the Only Ones Keeping Enough”

Those Who Remember the Past…

WarOnGuns Correspondent Jess asks via email: David, Is that something that ATF actually ordered? If I was Leatherman, I’d have sent ’em a sample alright, but with a small change. At either end of the line “Always Think Forfeiture”, I would have also engraved a hammer and sickle! They tried but the order was canceled … Continue reading “Those Who Remember the Past…”

A Mixed Blessing

Indiana Supreme Court Rules Property Owners in Civil Forfeiture Cases are Entitled to a Jury Trial [More] Better than nothin’, I suppose… The Catch-22 being, if they have property they won’t qualify for a public defender and will be forced to risk complete ruin trying to recover what was stolen… Meanwhile, the thieves get all … Continue reading “A Mixed Blessing”

Securing the Blessings of Liberty, Just Like the Founders Intended

A federal circuit judge writes that Detroit’s vehicle seizure scheme “is simply a money-making venture—one most often used to extort money from those who can least afford it.” [More] So I guess that means no Leatherman tools…? [Via Michael G]

Eviscerating the Blessings of Liberty, One Victim at a Time

She successfully navigated the administrative process at the DEA, but when prosecutors filed a forfeiture action in federal court she missed the deadline to file one required piece of paper. That was enough for the government to take her money forever. [More] Just like the Founders intended! Unanimous consent, eh? In this case, getting Black … Continue reading “Eviscerating the Blessings of Liberty, One Victim at a Time”