US Supreme Court Rules To Limit States’ Ability To Seize Property, Impose Fines

Trump was wrong two years ago but he was led down the garden path in this photo op. Today’s Supreme Court decision was a victory for the people against law enforcement theft.

David DeGerolamo

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The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that the Excessive Fines Clause in the 8th Amendment applies to state and local governments. 

Announced in an opinion written by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her second day back on the bench following a December cancer surgery, the ruling limits states’ abilities to seize property and impose fines deemed excessive on citizens who break the law.

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hammersthor
6 years ago

Agreed, and very pleased with this ruling. It’s about time.