Property Seizures by Local and State Police Often Conducted Under Pretext that Property Is Connected to Illegal Drugs; Advocates Applaud Holder for New Policy, Urge Congress to Make Reforms Permanent
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—January 16, 2015. Today, Attorney General Eric Holder issued an order establishing a new policyprohibiting federal agencies from accepting civil asset forfeiture assets seized by state and local law enforcement agencies unless the owner is convicted of a crime. The U.S. Treasury Department,…
