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The pseudo-legalized theft known as “civil forfeiture” takes a big hit in Iowa

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Naomi

From FiftyThirtyEight’s Significant Digits, this piece of excellent news: $60,000 Iowa will pay two Californians $60,000 after their bankroll was seized by Iowa State Patrol troopers in a warrantless search as part of an asset forfeiture. The Californians sued, and … Continue reading →

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