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Iowa Man Files Lawsuit After Being Arrested Twice for Criticizing the Police at a Public Meeting

"Ironically, the actions of the police department have only proven my point," Noah Petersen said after being handcuffed, arrested, and jailed for his speech.

Reason

Lawsuit: Mississippi Town Declared Houses 'Blighted' Without Notice

Mississippi only gives property owners 10 days to challenge a blight finding that could lead to their house being seized through eminent domain.

Reason

Federal Appeals Court Rules Detroit's Asset Forfeiture Violates Due Process Rights of Drivers

A federal circuit judge writes that Detroit's vehicle seizure scheme "is simply a money-making venture—one most often used to extort money from those who can least afford it."

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Appeals Court Rules Woman Who Had $8,000 Seized Through Asset Forfeiture Will Get Her Day in Court

Cristal Starling lost $8,000 after she missed one of several filing deadlines to contest the seizure of her money by police. A federal appeals court says she and others like her should be given more leeway.

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Black-owned radio station may lose license over FCC 'character qualifications' policy

Joe Armstrong, owner of WJBE 99.7 FM, says the FCC is threatening to revoke his broadcast license over his conviction for a tax crime — one that occurred years before he took ownership of the station.

WEKU

"Brief of Amici Curiae David Sosa, David Sosa, David Sosa, David Sosa, & the Institute For Justice in Support of Petitioner David Sosa"

Malkovich? Malkovich. Malkovich.

Reason

Anthony Sanders (Institute for Justice) Guest-Blogging About "Baby Ninth Amendments"

I'm delighted to report that Anthony Sanders, a senior attorney and Director of the Center for Judicial Engagement at the Institute for Justice—one of the country's foremost libertarian public interest law firms—will be guest-blogging this coming week about his new book: Here's the summary, from the book jacket: Listing every…

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Lawsuit: Prosecutors Filed Bogus Charges Against Detroit Man in Retaliation for Challenging Seizure of Car

The Institute for Justice says Robert Reeves' First Amendment rights were violated when prosecutors filed and refiled baseless felony charges against him after he sued to get his car back.

Reason

West Virginia Family Court Judge with History of Arranging Warrantless Searches Resigns

We may have finally discovered a limit to judicial immunity.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Sex trafficking, child-pornography solicitation, and FERC.

Reason

Ohio To Honor Occupational Licenses from Other States

While not a cure-all, universal recognition reduces the costs and time commitments of mandated training.

Reason

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Zoom jurors, community caretaking, and criticizing a colleague.

Reason

Appeals court to decide if First Amendment should have protected Laredo’s “big crazy lady” from arrest

Priscilla Villarreal was arrested over her Facebook postings. In a rare proceeding, the entire 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will weigh whether she can sue, a case that could have major ramifications for citizen journalists like her -- and professional ones.

The Texas Tribune

Institute for Justice: Totally Worth Your Donations

As I've mentioned before, it's one of the public interest law firms that I admire most.

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Police sued after seizing man's $40,000 in cash at airport alleging it was drug money

Jerry Johnson, from North Carolina, has launched legal action against police after he was forced to hand over his cash at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in August 2020

Reason

Houston Prosecutors Are Keeping Cash Seized From Defendants Whose Cases Were Compromised by Police Corruption

Even in cases that hinged on the trustworthiness of demonstrably untrustworthy cops, people are still waiting to get their money back.

Reason

After Supreme Court Ruling, States Grapple With How To Define an Excessive Fine

The Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Timbs v. Indiana revived the Excessive Fines Clause. Now state courts have to come up with tests to determine what's excessive.

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Woman Can Sue Alabama Cops for Towing Car as Part of Town's Profiteering Scheme

A federal judge denied qualified immunity for officers accused of making up charges to get money from fines.

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An Arizona grandmother was arrested for giving food to the hungry. Now, she's suing

Bullhead City, Ariz., says Norma Thornton, 78, violated a city ordinance that prohibits people from giving out cooked food in public parks without a permit.

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This 78-Year-Old Woman Was Arrested for Feeding the Poor

Norma Thornton of Bullhead City, Arizona, is suing for the right to help people in need.

Reason

Michigan Court Allows Town To Use Drones To Snoop Without Warrants. One Couple Is Suing.

The Institute for Justice argues evidence from warrantless searches can’t be used for zoning enforcement.

Daily Mirror

Gran arrested for giving food to homeless as city makes it 'crime to feed needy'

Grandmother Norma Thornton, from Arizona, US, was coming to the end of serving 27 homeless people a meal when two officers came to Bullhead City Community Park and arrested her for violating a city ordinance

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Ky. Supreme Court hears arguments in tax-credit scholarship case

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Texas Roofer Arrested in Florida for Helping Hurricane Victims

He's fully licensed, but not in the right state.

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A Parodist Asks SCOTUS To Let Him Sue the Cops Who Arrested Him for Making Fun of Them

The 6th Circuit ruled that qualified immunity prevented Anthony Novak from vindicating his First Amendment rights.

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