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Illinois just put the burden of proof on the prosecution (as opposed to the item(s) to prove their innocence) http://ij.org/press-release/illinois-overwhelming

• kevin_b_er 9y ago
  A step in the right direction, but it doesn't seem to have closed the federal loophole. Local police still seize your property and give it to the feds. Feds, on paper, have seized/stolen your property now. Feds give a nice kickback to local dept.
  • Retric 9y ago
    Yet another reminder that the US is sinking into a corrupt 3rd world country without a middle class or the rule of law.
• Bartweiss 9y ago
  This is an excellent starting point. It's a bit less obvious than bans or restrictions on forfeiture, but it should have a major impact on helping innocent people keep their property. Entering the suit as a third party with a requirement to prove innocence is a bizarre and expensive obligation.