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Investigate Ducey for sending refugees to D.C.
Gov. Doug Ducey said he has spent millions of dollars on sending migrants to Washington, D.C., in recent months, with millions more dollars earmarked for it next fiscal year. While we do not know what taxpayer monies were used, we do know that the money would be far better used for humanitarian purposes.
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.
Funds sought to handle spike in border prosecutions
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office is looking for a little help for its southern Arizona unit, which is swamped with cases from the Arizona Border Strike Force.
Audit of seized funds skewers former Pinal County lawmen
The Arizona Auditor General on August 20 released a report that detailed how former Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and Pinal County Attorney Lando Voyles misused asset forfeiture funds for years.
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.
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.
Former Pima County deputy chief sentenced in RICO case
A former high-level commander with the Pima County Sheriff's Department was sentenced in federal court on Friday after pleading guilty in a case involving the illegal use of money seized from crime suspects.
Arizona House speaker won’t hear rioting bill
The speaker of the Arizona House said Monday he won't hear a bill that makes participating in or helping organize a protest that turns into a riot an offense that could lead to criminal racketeering charges.
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.
