Civil asset forfeiture is legalized robbery and extortion. The state operates like a criminal enterprise—without having to face any of the normal consequences. When I was in the House, I introduced the Civil Asset Forfeiture Elimination Act to end this unconstitutional practice.
@justinamash Something you and AOC would readily agree on 🤝 Love to see it
@justinamash Agree. I’m amazed that the SCOTUS has not ruled that it violates the Fourth Amendment.
@justinamash Since it is 2024 election season this will be a good time to point out Joe Biden advocated for increased use of civil asset forfeiture by law enforcement agencies. Biden played a key part in the passage of the Comprehensive Forfeiture Act in 1983
@justinamash CAF should be called what it is - an unlegislated tax on the populace.
@justinamash In your argument, does this also apply to asset forfeiture when the assets are acquired through criminal enterprise?
@justinamash As a victim of unjust forfeiture - the DOJ returned our money - I applaud you. We need your voice!!
@justinamash Its persuasion that matters and you are obviously not very good at it
@justinamash It’s already in the “constitution” & most state constitutions, as well as addressed by statutes in each. Look for ‘the Takings Clause.’ It’s the Courts (otherwise constitutionally known as #Article3 branch of government), unless you’ve forgotten.