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For 30 years, the Institute for Justice has come to the aid of real people fighting outrageous government abuse.
- Ameal and Jordan saved over $40,000 so Ameal could rise from truck driver to truck owner. But that dream collapsed when police seized their life savings on the side of the road and then tried to keep it using #CivilForfeiture. They were never arrested or even charged with a
- 🚨 Breaking News 🚨 Today, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear the case of an Atlanta family that was harmed by a mistaken FBI SWAT raid on their home. Now, the Court will reconsider whether their suit under the Federal Torts Claims Act should be allowed to move forward.
- Stephen Lara, a 39-year-old retired Marine from Lubbock, Texas, did everything right. But even innocent people aren’t safe from #CivilForfeiture. This is the most complete footage we have ever seen. [RARE FOOTAGE]
- Replying to @ilovemycultureRight now, we're appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to hold officers like this accountable. If we have to follow the law, so must the government! More info on our fight to hold police accountable and getting #JusticeForJamesKing here:
- 💊 Introducing Immunity™: The Legal Drug That Erases Consequences 💊 Now available in a variety of powerful formulations: 👉 Qualified Immunity 👉 Absolute Immunity 👉 Municipal Immunity 👉 Prosecutorial Immunity 👉 Judicial Immunity Take your pick — there’s a dose for every
00:00 - Last week, @TuckerCarlson strongly defended #QualifiedImmunity, but @pjaicomo outlines six key things he got wrong.
- IJ is teaming with @UptonsNaturals and @GrowPlantBased to sue Mississippi over a new law that bans terms like “veggie burger.” Food companies have a #FirstAmendment right to use terms customers understand.
- VICTORY!!! Supreme Court Sides with Family in Wrong House Raid Case In April, the Court heard argument in Martin v. United States. Today we won! #WrongHouseRaid #MartinVUS #SCOTUS #SupremeCourt
- An innocent college student was beaten unconscious by plain-clothed police, who then charged him with felonies. The government continues to play a legal shell game that shield the officers from accountability. We’re fighting back. #JusticeForJamesKing
- Legislative win! Louisiana no longer requires a #license to arrange flowers! ✅One more barrier down for people who are trying to earn an honest living.Yesterday, the Louisiana State Legislature passed a bill that eliminates the state’s florist licensing & testing requirements and would require only an operating permit to sell or arrange flowers. The bill now heads to the Governor’s desk. ij.org/press-release/…
- Cops in Marion, Kansas used bogus warrants to raid the offices of a local newspaper, the home of the newspaper owner, and the home of councilwoman Ruth Herbel, who was critical of the mayor. After Friday's ruling, Ruth's lawsuit can now move forward against the former police
- The House just voted (unanimously!) to defund a federal forfeiture program that was restored by the Attorney General ij.org/press-release/…
- Iraq War veteran & U.S. citizen George Retes was detained by ICE for 3 days—no charges, no lawyer, no phone call, no judge. He missed his daughter’s 3rd birthday, was put in isolation, and released without apology. George has now filed claims with federal agencies for his
