#Jimmy Carter turns 99 as tributes roll in

#Jimmy Carter turns 99 as tributes roll in

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and other family members as tributes to the former president rolled in on Sunday. Carter’s birthday festivities were moved up one day as the country faced a potential government shutdown — which Congress voted to avoid on Saturday by approving a continuing resolution. The White…

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#Ending state-sanctioned theft to preserve police legitimacy

#Ending state-sanctioned theft to preserve police legitimacy

Civil asset forfeiture is not an asset to the American people—it is legalized theft without constitutionally-required due process of law. Thankfully, the practice may finally be curbed.  Recently, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit found Wayne County, Michigan’s civil asset forfeiture program in violation of the due process clause of the 14th Amendment. Civil…

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