WASHINGTON — Gerardo Serrano ticked off the border crossing agents by taking some photos on his phone. So they took his pickup truck and held onto it for more than two years. Only after Serrano filed a federal lawsuit did he get back his Ford F-250. Now he wants the Supreme Court to step in and require a prompt court hearing as a matter of constitutional fairness whenever federal officials take someone’s property under civil forfeiture law. The justices could consider his case when they meet privately on Friday. It’s a corner of the larger forfeiture issue, when federal, state or local officials take someone’s property, without ever having to prove that it has been used for illicit purposes. Since 2000, governments have acquired at least $68.8 billion in forfeited property, according to the Institute for Justice, a libertarian public interest law firm that represents Serrano and tracks seizures. The group says the number “drastically underestimates forfeiture’s true scope” … [Read more...] about Truck seized over “munitions of war,” 5 forgotten bullets; Supreme Court could take up forfeiture case
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World War I Memorial opens to the public in Washington — one day after loud flyover during dedication
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for April 17 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. A new World War I Memorial opened to the public Saturday in Washington, D.C. -- one day after a dedication ceremony that included a military -jet flyover that caught some in the capital off guard. The memorial to "The Great War" of 1914-1918 honors the 4.7 million who served in the fighting, and the 116,516 Americans who died during the conflict. "In some ways the Great War shifted America's thinking about ourselves and redefined our place in the world," President Biden said in recorded remarks played during Friday's dedication ceremony. "We grappled with what we stood for, what we were willing to fight and die for and to defend, principles of freedom and democracy." People visit the newly opened World War I Memorial in Washington. (Associated Press) "Let us remember all that was sacrificed, … [Read more...] about World War I Memorial opens to the public in Washington — one day after loud flyover during dedication
Cancel culture, Q-Anon and the 21st Century condition: Random reaction
Paul Revere is safe. So are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and even Sen. Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.). They were all targets of an effort by San Francisco’s board of education to remove the names of insufficiently progressive figures from school buildings. That push was rescinded this past week after a storm of criticism both from right-wing media and within the left-leaning Bay Area itself. ADVERTISEMENT One school parent called it “embarrassing” and “a caricature of what people think liberals in San Francisco do.” It was a story that also fully displayed the power of “cancel culture” to dominate the national conversation. Incident after incident — from Dr. Seuss to Mr. Potato Head — now sprints its way to front pages and prime time cable news. Everyone seems to have an opinion as to why this phenomenon has such a grip on us. But most explanations underestimate a deep-seated truth about human nature. Cancel culture — from its targets to its punishments — can … [Read more...] about Cancel culture, Q-Anon and the 21st Century condition: Random reaction
Neo-Conservatives, Foreign Policy Establishment Push to Keep U.S. Military Involvement in Afghan War Going
Neo-conservatives and foreign policy establishment figures unsurprisingly blasted the Biden Administration for its plans to continue the Trump administration’s drawdown of American forces from Afghanistan, and they issued dire warnings if President Joe Biden were to go through with it. House GOP Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-WY) released a statement Tuesday that said the decision “abandons our global leadership position, and plays into our adversaries’ hands.” “President Biden’s decision hands the Taliban and al Qaeda a propaganda victory, abandons our global leadership position, and plays into our adversaries’ hands,” said Cheney, a critic of former President Donald Trump and daughter of former Vice President Dick Cheney. Cheney — along with House Democrat Rep. Jason Crow (CO) — fought to prevent the Trump Administration from drawing down U.S. forces from Afghanistan, sponsoring legislation to make a drawdown more difficult. Max Boot, a Never Trumper and champion of the … [Read more...] about Neo-Conservatives, Foreign Policy Establishment Push to Keep U.S. Military Involvement in Afghan War Going
Sanders: Trump was right about ‘trying to end endless wars’
Sen. Bernie Sanders Bernie Sanders Sanders: Trump was right about 'trying to end endless wars' Democrats battle over best path for Puerto Rico Bernie Sanders says he disagrees with Tlaib's call for 'no more police' MORE (I-Vt.) on Wednesday said former President Trump Donald Trump Biden administration still seizing land near border despite plans to stop building wall: report Illinois House passes bill that would mandate Asian-American history lessons in schools Overnight Defense: Administration says 'low to moderate confidence' Russia behind Afghanistan troop bounties | 'Low to medium risk' of Russia invading Ukraine in next few weeks | Intelligence leaders face sharp questions during House worldwide threats he MORE was right about “trying to end endless wars,” hours after President Biden Joe Biden Biden administration still seizing land near border despite plans to stop building wall: report Olympics, climate on the agenda for … [Read more...] about Sanders: Trump was right about ‘trying to end endless wars’
