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The US Marshals Service explains the goals and benefits of the asset forfeiture program.
http://www.usdoj.gov/marshals/factsheets/afo02.htm
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ACLU: NY Times Op-Ed Advertisement
A public stand against civil asset forfeiture, from the American Civil Liberties Union.
http://archive.aclu.org/features/nytimesad121198.html
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Forfeiture is Reasonable, and It Works
Article published by the E. L. Wiegand Practice Groups of the Federalist Society as to the
constitutionality of forfeiture.
http://www.fed-soc.org/Publications/practicegroupnewsletters/criminallaw/cl010201.htm
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Private Property Protection, Regulatory Takings, Forfeiture, John McClaughry, David Kopel, Jerry Kopel, Colorado in the Balance, Independence Institute
Private property is the foundation of a free, civilized society. A society which allows property to
be taken arbitrarily is not, in the truest sense of the word, civilized. This document proposes
solutions to the assault on property rights. While the specific interest is Colorado, the essay has
general application.
http://i2i.org/Publications/Balance/baproper.htm
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Z Magazine: Asset Forfeiture
Article by activist and writer Susan Meeker Lowry critical of the practice as applied in the 'war
on drugs.'
http://www.zmag.org/ZMag/articles/jan96meeker.htm
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Losing Ones Livelihood to the Grasp of Fiction
PDF of introductory article on the law of civil forfeiture in the United States written in 1996 by
Robert Shaw. Provides an overview of laws and legal standards, forfeiture's origins and history,
law enforcement relationships and abuses, and suggestions for reform.
http://www.qualitylegalcounsel.com/CivilForfeiture.pdf
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A Tale of the Feds and the Frog - Forums powered by Reason and Principle
This well-written article on forfeiture abuse is unique in that it was written by a high-level
government person; namely, Ms Carol Springer, Arizona State Treasurer. You are encouraged to
contact Ms Springer and give her your thanks. (8/1/2001)
http://www.libertyforum.org/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=news_takings&Number=313914
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American RadioWorks : Corrections Inc.
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)
http://www.americanradioworks.org/features/corrections/cops1.html
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JMD: AFP: 2001 Asset Forfeiture Fund Reports
Here you can see the annual reports on the looting by the Justice Department. Treasury has similar
reports.
http://www.usdoj.gov/jmd/afp/02fundreport/FY2001AFPLinks.htm
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Does the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000 Bring a Modicum of Sanity to the Federal Civil Forfeiture System
An excellent review of the impact of the Reform Act of 2000 on forfeiture, giving a history of
forfeiture as well as the passage of the act itself.
http://www.malet.com/does_the_civil_asset_forfeiture_.htm
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Forfeiture resource could save you grief
FEAR's 'Asset Forfeiture Defense Manual' can't keep official thieves at bay -- but it might help
you fight back. J.D. Tuccille reviews this much needed legal reference written by the staff of FEAR
(Forfeiture Endangers American Rights).
http://civilliberty.about.com/library/weekly/aa042602a.htm
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The Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000: Congressional Record, Remarks of Henry Hyde and Others
The Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act of 2000 was signed into law by President Clinton on April 25,
2000. These remarks by members of Congress are part of the legislative history of the bill and may
be determinative when courts seek to interpret the new provisions.
http://www.crimelynx.com/hyde2000.html
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Taking Cash into Custody
A series of articles from The Kansas City Star's projects desk is the second examination Star
reporter Karen Dillon has made of police circumventing state forfeiture laws -- this time with a
national scope.
http://www.kcstar.com/projects/drugforfeit/
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Introduction to "Your House is Under Arrest"
Excerpt from book about how police can seize you home, car and business without a trial and how to
protect yourself, by Brenda Grantland.
http://serendipity.magnet.ch/wod/yhiua_in.html
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Executive Privateers
A Discussion on Why the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act Will Not Significantly Reform the
Practice of Forfeiture
http://www.fear.org/hadaway.html
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The Devil is in the Details
The Forfeiture Example of American 'Justice' - how you lose even if you "win".
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig/felkins11.html
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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.
http://www.mackinac.org/article.asp?ID=792
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The Government's Legal Theft Racket
Spirited attack on forfeiture law, by Michael Fumento. Discusses Tina Bennis case and others.
http://www.fumento.com/theft.html
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Liberty, Attainder, Bills of Attainder & the Constitution
Includes information relating the prohibition of Bills of Attainder to asset forfeiture.
http://jimo9.freeservers.com
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Steven L. Kessler
Online articles, from an attorney and author with expertise in RICO and forfeiture.
http://www.kessleronforfeiture.com/
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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.
http://www.s-t.com/daily/08-99/08-08-99/a01lo010.htm
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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
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/Lobby/1797/forfeit.htm
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Forfeiture Reform Activists: Support Resources
Provides supporting material, and links, 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.
http://www.magnolia.net/~leonf/forfeiture/forf-vol.html
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Bill Of Attainder Project
A civil liberties organization started by the Libertarian Party of Oklahoma, which contacts
political activists, organizations and others to oppose forfeiture.
http://www.isc-durant.com/tom/billofattainder/
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Drug Warriors Blink
The U.S. House has passed the Asset Forfeiture Reform Act (6/24/99) in a statement against law
enforcement excesses.
http://law.about.com/library/weekly/aa072399.htm
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Property and Liberty: You can't give up one without losing the other
Asserting that private property rights are necessary for personal freedom.
http://www.progress.org/leon01.htm
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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.
http://www.cato.org/testimony/ct-rp061197.html
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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.
http://www.cato.org/pubs/pas/pa-179es.html
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Forfeiture Endangers American Rights Foundation
FEAR is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to reform of federal and state asset
forfeiture laws to restore due process and protect property rights in the forfeiture process.
http://www.fear.org
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