How a $40,000 Land Rover Changed American Law Forever
Summary
This episode examines the Tyson Timbs case, where Indiana seized his Land Rover via asset forfeiture for a minor drug offense. Hosts Monty Montgomery and Ilya Somin discuss how the Supreme Court ruled that the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause applies to states, protecting citizens from disproportionate government seizures. The story highlights the lack of due process in civil forfeiture and the importance of legal representation in upholding the rule of law.
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