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U.S. Supreme Court

Feb. 25, 2015

A chance to stop gun seizure abuse

Forced firearms forfeitures are just one example of a much larger national problem of abusive property seizures and compelled asset forfeitures by the government. By C.D. Michel


By C.D. Michel


- Henderson v. United States, 13-1487


- Argument: Feb. 24, 2015


FACTS


In 2006, Tony Henderson, a former U.S. Border Patrol agent, was charged with distributing marijuana, a felony, and later convicted. Shortly after his arrest, Henderson voluntarily surrendered 19 personal weapons to the FBI while his case was pending. Federal law prohibits convicted felons from possessing firearms. Though Henderson's con...

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