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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.
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The war on drugs took off when police agencies got a new incentive to chase drug offenders: the ability to keep cash and vehicles seized in drug operations. Critics say asset forfeiture skews police priorities by giving them a monetary stake in the war on drugs. Read, Listen (Real Audio, 19:30 min)
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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
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A civil liberties organization started by the Libertarian Party of Oklahoma, which contacts political activists, organizations and others to oppose forfeiture.
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A series of articles on forfeiture by the Standard Times newspaper of SouthCoast, MA. Very balanced, providing views from both sides of this issue.
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A Discussion on Why the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act Will Not Significantly Reform the Practice of Forfeiture
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National nonprofit organization dedicated to reform of federal and state asset forfeiture laws, to add additional safeguards to the forfeiture process.
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Excerpt from book about how police can seize you home, car and business without a trial and how to protect yourself, by Brenda Grantland.
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Here you can see the annual reports on the looting by the Justice Department. Treasury has similar reports.
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The primary asset forfeiture pages of the US Department of Justice.
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Includes information relating the prohibition of Bills of Attainder to asset forfeiture.
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Asserting that private property rights are necessary for personal freedom.
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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.
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Online articles, from an attorney and author with expertise in RICO and forfeiture.
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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.
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The Forfeiture Example of American 'Justice'. A heavy criticism of asset forfeiture by S. Leon Felkins.
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Spirited attack on forfeiture law, by Michael Fumento. Discusses Tina Bennis case and others.
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The US Marshals Service explains the goals and benefits of the asset forfeiture program.
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Article by activist and writer Susan Meeker Lowry critical of the practice as applied in the 'war on drugs.'
