In support of Freedom of the Press
The First Amendment states, in part, “Congress shall make no law… abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” However that was not able to stop the Alien and …
A tale of two “fugitives” and copyright law
Last Summer, Artem Vaulin, the alleged operator of KickassTorrents, was arrested in Poland and the website was taken down. The US Department of Justice has sought to extradite Vaulin, who …
AG Sessions ramps up War on Drugs
In January 2015, then-Attorney General Eric Holder made headlines when he issued a directive stating, “Federal adoption of property seized by state or local law enforcement under state law is …
Ending Drug War propaganda
According to media reports, Donald Trump has proposed slashing the budget for the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) from nearly $400 million per year to $24 million in …
Asset Forfeiture reform gets unlikely allies
It’s safe to say that asset forfeiture is in need of serious reform, and the idea seems to be getting some support from unlikely individuals. Reason reports that when Ted …
White House out of touch with the rest of the country in regards to cannabis
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer recently said the Department of Justice may increase enforcement of federal marijuana laws in states that have voted to legalize its recreational use. Spicer …
In defense of torrents
With much fanfare from the Department of Justice, the alleged operator of the largest torrent site, Artem Vaulin, was arrested in Poland and the website was seized. Assistant Attorney General …
Asset forfeiture is legalized theft
Over the past several years, awareness of the issue of civil asset forfeiture has garnered the attention of media and legislators around the country. Eric Holder last year made modifications …
Top 5 stories of 2015: a year in review
As 2015 comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the biggest stories of the year. #5 Asset forfeiture halted!? At the beginning of the year, …
DC Court of Appeals refuses to rule on NSA spying; may be forced to
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia dealt a blow to a lawsuit challenging the NSA’s use of warrantless surveillance, claiming the plaintiff did not prove standing. …