Chris and Markela Sourovelis are suing Philadelphia, the district attorney’s office, and the police department to shut down one of the most aggressive forfeiture units in the country. It all started one afternoon last May when Chris Sourvelis received a ...
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Court: You Can’t Always Shoot When Defending Your Home
Two new cases in Montana and Minnesota are testing the limits of the legal doctrine known as “stand your ground,” which gives broad discretion to individuals to defend themselves, even if the other person was not armed. In both cases, ...
Read More »Homeowner Fined $1,000 For Flying Veteran Flag — And He’s Not Backing Down
Wounded Warrior flags are not welcome in parts of Palm Coast, Florida. Residents can fly Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and sports team flags, as well as Old Glory, but flying a piece of cloth which heralds wounded veterans ...
Read More »US Cities And Towns Threatening To Seize Homes If Payments Not Made
Las Vegas government officials may be expanding their leadership roles to include the real estate business. The city of North Las Vegas is among several cities who are debating the idea of using eminent domain to seize foreclosed homes – ...
Read More »‘Conservative’ Group Promoting Higher Taxes On Solar Panel Owners
Homeowners that generate their own electricity would have to pay more if a self-proclaimed “conservative” group gets its ways. A utility industry-backed group called the American Legislative Exchange Council or ALEC is pushing legislation designed to punish homeowners and small ...
Read More »Indiana First State to Allow Citizens to Use Force Against Law Enforcement Officers
Indiana has become the first state in the Union to explicitly allow citizens to use force against officers. The National Rifle Association lobbied extensively for the law, saying an unfavorable State Supreme Court decision led to the need for a ...
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