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In reply to the discussion: 9-0 SCOTUS ruling against asset forfeiture, this is a big deal [View all]angrychair
(8,690 posts)21. So republicans are against this
But for taking properties from people to build trumps fucking wall?!?
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Interestingly, this splits with people on the wrong side being both Democrats and Republicans
The Mouth
Feb 2019
#37
Manafort was convicted of tax fraud. I suspect his fines, penalties, including jail time, would
Hoyt
Feb 2019
#15
I believe Manafort violated his house arrest and therefore his bail arrangement which
infullview
Feb 2019
#32
as a former public defender, the confiscations were used for pot users which pissed me off.
Hamlette
Feb 2019
#62
Absolutely. I have always wanted to do a cross-country roadtrip, but the risk of encountering these
alwaysinasnit
Feb 2019
#22
I wish you well, and safe travels. I would be nice to hear about the interesting attractions, so
alwaysinasnit
Feb 2019
#41
Yep and seized funds and property are used to fund the War on Drugs (which mostly, means pot).
Volaris
Feb 2019
#65
Does this apply to RICO convictions, too? And what about Manafort forfeiting up to $50M?
George II
Feb 2019
#23
Who gives a fuck, fund it with a plan not taking advantage of people. Read more about the abuse!! nt
USALiberal
Feb 2019
#49
Then the states need to raise taxes or stop wasting tax payer dollars on imprisoning people
tymorial
Feb 2019
#77
As a criminal defense attorney I have seen the power of civil asset forfeiture abused by county
Pepsidog
Feb 2019
#51
In some cases where property was purchased with ill-gotten gains, then forfeiture was appropriate.
Pepsidog
Feb 2019
#75
is this just for drugs? cuz I still totally support this practice against poachers....
samnsara
Feb 2019
#76
And the case cited was actually a pretty reasonable connection between assets and crime.
BobTheSubgenius
Feb 2019
#85