Civil liberties violating civil asset forfeiture laws provide law enforcement officials with the ability to seize and retain the property (cash, cars, real property, etc.) of individuals who are merely suspected of having an involvement with some kind of criminal activity.
While DEA officials have come out against the three 2012 state marijuana initiatives citing their “danger,” a new study casts doubt on their concerns.
Mostly excluded from discussions about drug prohibition and its consequences are its effects on the environment.
Despite the continuous growth in the role of the federal government, marijuana policy is one area where federalism is thriving.
The Florida Supreme Court upheld the state’s drug law, which eliminated the requirement that the criminal intent of the offender be proved.
Although New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie just called the War on Drugs a failure, his proposed policy solutions will maintain the status quo.
Even though police officers are experiencing generational highs when it comes to on the job safety, misguided talk about a war on cops persists.
