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Civil asset forfeiture laws are vital to combating drug crimes
Eliminating civil forfeitures would take away a valuable law enforcement tool in combating narcotics-related crimes.
Arizona still has a chance to rein in “policing for profit”
Civil asset forfeiture reforms were derailed in the state House less than a month ago. Whatever excuses proffered by the opponents of reform no longer hold up against the stark reality of today. Those who opposed SB 1556 now have the opportunity to do the right thing and correct their mistake. And there’s no question it was a mistake—we all know better now.
Prosecutors, some GOP lawmakers join Dems to kill forfeiture bill
Sen. Eddie Farnsworth is blaming Attorney General Mark Brnovich for the failure of his legislation to preclude prosecutors from seizing property without first getting a criminal conviction.
Case that triggered changes to forfeiture laws settled
A lawsuit that was the catalyst for changes to Arizona’s civil asset forfeiture law has been settled.
Civil rights attorney: Using seized funds for prisoner study a legal gray area
Profits from seized property are paying for the latest update to a study of Arizona’s prison population that prosecutors use to argue Arizona’s sentencing laws are working appropriately.
Will Gaona: ACLU lobbyist walking the walk in GOP-controlled Capitol
Will Gaona, a five-session veteran at the Capitol, is in his third year with the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, often fighting uphill battles at the Capitol for progressive causes not often embraced by a predominantly Republican Legislature.
Babeu administration under criminal investigation by federal grand jury
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office’s use of seized criminal funds under former Sheriff Paul Babeu is under criminal investigation by a federal grand jury.
Legislature taking up major civil asset forfeiture reforms
The Arizona Legislature is considering a measure that would fundamentally alter how police agencies can take a private citizen’s money or property.
Case against civil forfeiture law continues even though couple gets seized car back
Navajo County has given up on its bid to seize the vehicle of an elderly Washington couple.
Pima County sheriff: Chief deputy indicted, resigns post
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says his chief deputy has been indicted and resigned.
Couple claims state has no right to take their car
An elderly Washington couple is the latest to say they’re victims of Arizona civil asset forfeiture laws.
Magnetic crime-fighting tool lets police freeze criminals’ funds by swiping a card
Seizing money from suspected criminals is now as easy as swiping a card through a magnetic reader, and to the dismay of a civil liberties group Arizona is leading the way in using this new crime-fighting tool.
