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FAIR Act: Civil Forfeiture Reform - Understanding Constitutional Dilemmas

Electronic Frontiers Forums at DragonCon via YouTube

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Explore the controversial practice of civil forfeiture in this DragonCon conference talk from the Electronic Frontiers Forums. Delve into the legal and ethical implications of police seizing money or property during public encounters, often with minimal due process. Examine how authorities in many states can retain seized assets to fund their organizations, creating potential conflicts of interest and constitutional concerns. Join panelist Ron Daniels as he discusses the possibility of reform and addresses the question: Can the FAIR Act bring about meaningful changes to civil forfeiture laws? Gain insights into this complex issue that intersects law enforcement, civil liberties, and constitutional rights in this hour-long presentation.

Syllabus

[Thur. pm] Civil forfeiture occurs when police seize money or property during an encounter with the public, often with little or no due process, and in many states authorities can keep the proceeds to fund their organizations, setting up a conflict of interest and a Constitutional dilemma. Is reform possible?

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