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Civil asset forfeiture — the practice that allows law enforcement to seize property if it allegedly was used in a crime or derived from a crime — is an idea whose legal origins are centuries old, but its use has increased significantly throughout the War on Drugs. Although civil forfeiture was originally intended as a […]
SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today hosted a press conference with Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s, local business leaders, current and former lawmakers, and other criminal justice advocates to urge support for HB 4. HB 4 is a bill based on recommendations from the New Mexico […]
Concord, NH – Following the House Judiciary Committee passing HB 111, a bill that would reform qualified immunity, a judge made doctrine that shields the government from legal accountability in civil court even when they violate someone’s constitutional rights, Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) Deputy State Director Ross Connolly issued the following statement: “HB 111 […]
Albuquerque, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today announced it is hosting a virtual press conference with Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry’s, local business leaders, current and former lawmakers, and other criminal justice advocates to urge support for HB 4 tomorrow at 12:00PM. HB 4 is a bill based […]
Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico launches robust paid and grassroots efforts around HB 4 SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today announced a statewide campaign on HB 4, a bill based on recommendations from the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission that would bar the use in state courts of the qualified immunity defense and make […]
It is critical that law enforcement agencies value and incentivize actions that promote public safety and build community relations. However, “bad incentives,” that is, incentives that drive law enforcement activity beyond these core goals, can lead to unnecessary interactions between citizens and law enforcement, less time and resources to focus on training, less time to […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today urged lawmakers to support two important criminal justice reforms: HF992, a bill that bolsters essential due process protections: and HF1152, a “Clean Slate” bill that would provide for the sealing of criminal records for misdemeanors and charges not leading to convictions. AFP-MN State Director Jason Flohrs […]
ST. PAUL, MN – Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) today commended the Senate Transportation Committee for passing SF432, a bill that would put an end to Minnesota’s counterproductive license suspension policy – allowing folks with unpaid fines and fees to maintain their means of transportation and generate income, which will enable them to pay their fines […]
SANTA FE, NM – Americans for Prosperity-New Mexico (AFP-NM) today commended the state House of Representatives for passing HB 4, a bill based on recommendations from the New Mexico Civil Rights Commission that would bar the use in state courts of the qualified immunity defense and make state agencies accountable when depriving citizens of their constitutional rights. […]
