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Reform civil asset forfeiture to protect innocent rights
Guest columnist Jeff Shipley argues Iowa forfeiture laws violate the presumption of innocence. He cites cases like a 2013 Interstate 80 stop and $100,200 poker winnings seizure, plus United States v. $32,820.56, urging four reforms: convict before seizure, direct proceeds to general fund, public asset tracking, and end equitable sharing.
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Clel Bandler
Public Safety Committee
Government Oversight Committee
Thad
Des Moines
Baudler
Interstate 80 West
Bart Davis
John Newmerzhycky
Iowa State Patrol
United States
Carole Hinder
Hinder
Iowa