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Should law enforcement be allowed to permanently seize cash and property from suspects without a criminal conviction?

Civil asset forfeiture laws allow police to seize property (cars, cash, homes) they suspect is involved in a crime, even if the owner is never charged or convicted. Originally designed to cripple drug lords, the practice has morphed into a revenue stream for departments, leading to "policing for profit" accusations where officers patrol specifically to seize cash. Proponents argue it’s the only way to dismantle criminal networks that operate outside the traditional justice system. Opponents argue it violates the Fifth Amendment’s due process clause and disproportionately targets low-income communities who can't afford the legal fees to fight for their property back.

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13%
Yes
87%
No
8%
Yes
78%
No
4%
Yes, but restrict it to large-scale criminal enterprises so police cannot harass everyday citizens.
7%
No, "policing for profit" is unconstitutional and violates the principle of innocent until proven guilty.
1%
Yes, it is a vital tool to cripple cartels and terror networks before they can launder their money.
1%
No, and ban the "Equitable Sharing" loophole that lets local police bypass state laws to seize assets.

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 @BDZRQTC from Nebraska  answered…3 days3D

Yes it should be seized until a verdict is reached but only if found not guilty.

 @BDYC7F2 from Minnesota  answered…1wk1W

Yes, but only if just compensation is given as is mentioned in the constitution

 @BCRQS3D from Alabama  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, if they have a warrant

 @BCFZR5N from Illinois  answered…3mos3MO

yes, but only on the condition that said cash and property is either above the legal amount or was obtained illegally

 @BDRNQYH from New York  answered…3wks3W

No, and charge cops who do so with robbery

 @BDP2F73 from Oregon  answered…4wks4W

No, but it should be allowed post-conviction, as long as the profit or property can be proven to be as a result of the crime

 @BDN7S7M from California  answered…4wks4W

Yes, if it is tied to their crimes

 @BD3Q7KV from New York  answered…2mos2MO

No, and seizing cash and property should be illegal

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