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When the Government Takes Things

When the Government Takes Things

FromFree Thoughts


When the Government Takes Things

FromFree Thoughts

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Length:
64 minutes
Released:
Feb 9, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week Scott Bullock joins us to talk about eminent domain, civil asset forfeiture, and a few very important legal cases brought by the Institute for Justice.What is eminent domain? Can the government use eminent domain for “economic development”? Who is Susette Kelo, and why is her case special?What is civil asset forfeiture? Why do police get to keep the proceeds from forfeiture? How can we reform forfeiture laws to incentive police to do the right thing?Show Notes and Further ReadingKelo vs. City of New London (Wikipedia page)Jeff Benedict, Little Pink House: A True Story of Defiance and Courage (book) Forfeiture Abuse: Even Your Drums Aren’t Safe From the Police (video)Federal & Local Law Enforcement Agents Try to Take Family Motel from Innocent Owners (video)Scott Bullock, Marian Williams, Jefferson Holcomb, Tomislav Kavandzic, “Policing for Profit: The Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture” (report)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Feb 9, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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A weekly show about politics and liberty, featuring conversations with top scholars, philosophers, historians, economists, and public policy experts. Hosted by Trevor Burrus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.