The no-knock warrant is a deadly drug war relic that needs to be abolished
We’ve written before about the dangers no-knock warrants pose to the rights, and lives, of law abiding citizens like Amir Locke, who was shot and killed during a no-knock raid…
Supreme Court to decide whether government agents can avoid accountability
There is a long and ugly history of government officials – especially those carrying badges – abusing their authority and the rights of citizens for the flimsiest of reasons. Take…
U.S. stumbles in ranking of global measure of the rule of law
The World Justice Project is out with its most recent global ranking measuring the respect individual nations have for the rule of law. The group broadly establishes that the rule…
A six figure fine for “incorrectly” parking in her own driveway
As we’ve noted before, the federal government and official Washington aren’t the only sources of bad politicians, politics, and policies. Local governments – through sheer numbers – are far more…
Government buying a shortcut around the Fourth Amendment
It’s no secret the federal government would prefer not to have to deal with that pesky Fourth Amendment, which requires the feds to get warrants before they can go poking…
Retired Chicago PD officer: Qualified immunity must be reformed
It’s one thing for criminal justice reformers to call for an end to qualified immunity. But it’s something else to hear a former Chicago cop issue the same call for…
Maine reforms civil asset forfeiture
There is some good news on the civil asset forfeiture front – and it comes from Maine, where the state has approved a law that requires a conviction before law…
Court allows lawsuit against predictive policing to proceed
A U.S. district court judge has ruled that a lawsuit against Pasco County, Florida’s sheriff’s office and its use of predictive policing may proceed. It’s a preliminary, procedural win against…
Washington limits police militarization and no-knock warrants
The militarization of state and local police departments remains a big problem. But some state lawmakers are taking action to cut down on the amount of military hardware finding its…
EXCLUSIVE Government Overreach to the Coronavirus Crisis Endangers American’s Constitutional Rights
Article from For Liberty by For Liberty Staff. **This is an opinion piece and does not reflect the opinion of For Liberty.** In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, states and…