New Report Finds Civil Forfeiture Rakes in Billions Each Year, Does Not Fight Crime (Policing for Profit, Third Edition)

Other · Institute for Justice · December 15, 2020

IJ reports at least $68.8 billion forfeited since 2000 and more than $8.8 billion in equitable-sharing payments from 2000-2019. Reporting gaps make these incomplete totals.

Since 2000, states and the federal government have forfeited at least $68.8 billion

IJ reports at least $68.8 billion forfeited since 2000 and more than $8.8 billion in equitable-sharing payments from 2000-2019. Reporting gaps make these incomplete totals.

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