Civil Asset Forfeiture Stories

Too many instances of government erosion of liberty and property through unjust forfeiture exist. Here are a few stories of victims in Kansas who we have helped.

Dewonna Goodridge

Even though Dewonna Goodridge was not charged with a crime, the government used civil forfeiture laws to take her car. With the help of Kansas Justice Institute, Ms. Goodridge successfully fought back.
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1959 Chevrolet Corvette Brief

Kansas Justice Institute filed an amicus brief in the District Court of Johnson County in State of Kansas, ex rel. Kansas Highway Patrol v. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette urging the Court to protect the property rights of a vehicle owner, an owner recognized by the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) as “innocent.”
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Miladis Salgado Brief

Kansas Justice Institute filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court in Salgado v. United States of America urging the Court to hold the government accountable under the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act.
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Seretse Young

Seretse Young, a disabled U.S. Army veteran, was not charged with a crime, yet the government used civil forfeiture laws to take and try to keep his car. With the help of Kansas Justice Institute, Mr. Young successfully fought back.
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We are looking to help more individuals impacted by forfeiture. If this is you or someone you know, reach out and submit a case.