Forfeiture laws need to be strengthened to promote transparency
Opinion argues for stronger forfeiture rules to protect the accused and increase transparency in federal and state programs. It notes high profile seizures in Iowa and nationwide, calls for reform from lawmakers including Sen. Grassley, and urges clearer authorities for law enforcement while ensuring due process and accountability.
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Eric Holder
Chuck Grassley
Forfeiture Proceeds From 2009 to 2013 State and Federal
The report presents cash-only state forfeiture distributions and cash-and-sale federal distributions to local agencies from 2009 through 2013. It explains forfeiture as government action to seize property tied to crime, noting the complex processes and broad legal discretion at federal and Iowa levels.
Iowa case highlights road stop forfeiture and civil rights suit
In 2013 Iowa State Patrol seized 100020 from two poker players on I 80 without charges after a claimed lane change violation. 90000 was returned amid a federal civil rights lawsuit naming troopers and a contractor. A Washington Post probe cites nationwide cash seizures totaling 2.5 billion from about 62000 people since 2001, sparking calls for stronger protections.
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This Is My Brave Brings Mental Health Stories to Coralville
Iowa City writer Brook Easton discusses living with mental illness and the upcoming This Is My Brave show at the Coralville Performing Arts Center in May. Easton notes the stigma and emphasizes that mental illness is an illness like diabetes requiring treatment and openness.
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Brook Easton
Easton
National Studies
Newtown
Conn
Coralville
Gas tax increase gains momentum in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers push a ten to fifteen cent gas tax hike as supporters cite a $215 million annual road funding gap and a nine year $1.6 billion payoff. Polls show a narrow split with Democrats and independents favoring the dime while Republicans oppose it.
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Loras College
Iowa State University
Dave Swenson
Legislative Services Agency
Statehouse
Drew Klein
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