Surf these sites: ACLU: NY Times Op-Ed Advertisement, December 11, 1998 -- The ACLU takes a very public stand against civil asset forfeiture with this ad in the New York Times. American Forfeiture Law: Property Owners Meet the Prosecutor -- A Policy Analysis from the Cato Institute that discusses the history of forfeiture and how it has enhanced the power of government over people and their property in ways that are difficult to reconcile with long-cherished constitutional rights. Asset Forfeiture -- A ZMagazine article by Susan Meeker Lowry. This widely acclaimed writer and activist for environment, social responsibility, tells why the laws put on the books ostensibly for the "war on drugs," in fact rob citizens of rights to due process and a fair trial. Auction Action -- Liberty Activists suggests that we bring the issue of civil asset forfeiture to public attention in a simple yet riveting manner; by protesting at the auctions where the seized property is being sold to the highest bidder Bill Of Attainder Project -- The Bill Of Attainder Project is a civil liberties organization started by the Libertarian Party of Oklahoma. The project contacts political activists, organizations and others to forward the cause of preventing laws that plunder life, liberty, and property. Drug Warriors Blink -- The U.S. House has passed the Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (6/24/99) in a statement against law enforcement excesses. Drug loot fuels drug war -- A series of articles on forfeiture by the Standard Times newspaper of SouthCoast, MA. Very balanced, providing views from both sides of this issue. Forfeiture Endangers American Rights Foundation -- National nonprofit organization dedicated to reform of federal and state asset forfeiture laws, to add additional safeguards to the forfeiture process. Forfeiture Reform Activists: Support Resources -- This site provides supporting material, links, etc. for the activists that are fighting for forfeiture reform. In particular the intent is to provide resources in support of the current Forfeiture Reform Bill, now in the U.S. Senate. Help reform property forfeiture laws -- A nationwide coalition dedicated to reforming civil asset forfeiture laws. Kessler: Civil Forfeiture Articles -- Steven L. Kessler is recognized as one of the leading authorities in the areas of civil forfeiture and RICO. This is a list of his legal articles that have appeared in law journals. Property Rights and Liberty: You can''t give up one without losing the other -- A brilliant look at how private property rights are necessary for personal freedom, using quotes and comments by a great many important men from all sides. Reforming Property Forfeiture Laws to Protect Citizens’ Rights -- A study of asset forfeiture by the Macinac Center, which concludes nine specific reforms are necessary to reduce the unfairness and abuses of the present system. The Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act 1997 (Testimony) -- Congressional testimony from Roger Pilon, Ph.D., J.D., Senior Fellow and Director Center for Constitutional Studies, Cato Institute, before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States House of Representatives, June 11, 1997. The Drug Policy Foundation Takes on Civil Asset Forfeiture -- Civil Asset Forfeiture policy stance taken by the Drug Policy Foundation, an independent, non-profit organization with over 20,000 members that publicizes alternatives to the failing ''war on drugs'' The Government''s Legal Theft Racket -- Spirited attack on forfeiture law by well-known writer Michael Fumento. Discusses Tina Bennis case and others. The Liberty Project -- The Liberty Project believes that there are inherent problems with civil forfeiture laws, not least of which is that they violate Americans’ basic constitutional rights. They are working to support meaningful reform that would lessen the harshness of civil asset forfeiture laws.
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