Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal Discretionary lawn care, Agent Orange, and banished from South Georgia. Reason · Jun 13, 2025
A Prosecutor Allegedly Tried To Jail Him for Fighting Civil Forfeiture. He May Finally Get His Day in Court. Law enforcement seized Robert Reeves' Chevrolet Camaro without charging him with a crime. After he filed a class-action lawsuit, that changed. Reason · Jun 10, 2025
Best camping essentials for kids to buy this summer When it comes to appreciating the great outdoors, it’s best to start them young Evening Standard · May 24, 2024
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." Reason · Sep 1, 2023
Sixth Circuit Rules Owners of Cars Taken by Asset Forfeiture Have Constitutional Right to a Hearing Within Two Weeks of Seizure The decision provides important protection for property rights, and features a powerful concurring opinion by prominent conservative Judge Amal Thapar. Reason · Sep 1, 2023
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 · Mar 10, 2023
Best telescopes for kids to get them stargazing Gaze into space with these top picks for budding astronomers Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2022