[sargon]

No drugs were found, and the two men weren't charged with a crime, but officers did keep the money, citing a federal drug assets seizure and forfeiture law.

Utter tyrannical BS. So much for the Fourth Amendment. Police apparently have an open license to steal, even in the absence of any evidence of a criminal act.

This is a clear abuse of power and violation of the Constitution which the Founding Fathers would be appalled at...

WHERE'S THE DUE PROCESS?

[elkfersupper]

WHERE'S THE DUE PROCESS?

What most people think that is has long since disappeared.

[robertpaulsen]

"This is a clear abuse of power and violation of the Constitution which the Founding Fathers would be appalled at... WHERE'S THE DUE PROCESS?"

The asset is seized and held until the case goes in front of a judge where due process is applied. If the government (not the owner) cannot make a case for forfeiture, the asset is returned and all owner expenses paid.

What's the big deal? Citizens are seized and held in jail until their case goes to trial. And that's OK with you.

But if the government seizes property? Well, that's outrageous! This practice must stop! That's where you draw the line, huh?