Long overdue, no one steals like the government.
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Long overdue, no one steals like the government.
Bet NJ Democrats are squirming. Not only did they make felons of magazine possessors but SCOTUS just asked them why they shouldn’t look at more of their current draconian laws.Quote:
Originally Posted by docsherm
Should have to return the seized assets, à la bumpstocks.
Yep, along with cash, vehicles etc.
This could pretty much bankrupt some departments. Which is good, because they were no better than criminals themselves.
I see this as nothing but a win for the people. Yeah, it would be nice if old RGB would retire and call it a day, but this decision does not suck.
Politicians and government employees are a crime gangQuote:
Originally Posted by Coal Dragger
I'm always happy to see government theft being curbed.
The issue is no DA/LE agency is going to interpret this ruling as meaning they have to stop seizing stuff.Quote:
Originally Posted by fledge
So it is business as usual.
I have a feeling that a majority of seizure cases are going to be upheld until there is more precedent from the Circuit Courts. They could've mitigated that somewhat by saying that the seizure of the Land Rover in this case was excessive, but they punted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Renegade
Yes, they'll keep stealing stuff from people. But when those people take those PDs to court they have a much better chance of winning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Renegade
Eventually PDs will learn its not worth their time to try to steal from people as the court will give it back.