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American Focus > Blog > Economy > My Weekly Reading and Viewing for December 8, 2024
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My Weekly Reading and Viewing for December 8, 2024

Last updated: December 8, 2024 9:21 am
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The Institute for Justice (I.J.), a public interest law firm, recently announced a major victory for small business owners Henry and Minh Cheng, who run a California jewelry wholesaler business. After months of legal battles, Indiana prosecutors have agreed to return $42,000 in cash that was seized from a FedEx package en route to the Chengs from a client in Virginia. The Chengs filed a class action lawsuit against Indiana law enforcement, alleging that they were exploiting a major FedEx shipping hub in Indianapolis to seize millions of dollars in cash from innocent owners.

The Chengs’ ordeal began when police seized the cash from their package and then filed a lawsuit to forfeit the money through civil asset forfeiture, claiming that it was connected to a violation of a criminal statute. However, the complaint failed to specify which statute the Chengs had allegedly violated. This lack of transparency and due process raised concerns about the abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws by law enforcement agencies.

In a press release by the I.J., Henry Cheng expressed his relief at the prospect of getting his money back and emphasized the importance of preventing similar injustices from happening to other law-abiding citizens. He called for Indiana to stop seizing property from innocent individuals without proper justification and legal basis.

This victory highlights the importance of organizations like the Institute for Justice in fighting for the rights of individuals against government overreach and abuse of power. Civil asset forfeiture laws have been criticized for enabling law enforcement to seize property from individuals without proving their guilt or providing adequate legal recourse. The Chengs’ case serves as a reminder of the need for greater transparency and accountability in the justice system to protect the rights of all citizens.

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In other news, the Justice Department recently made headlines by calling for Google to divest itself of its Chrome browser to address concerns about the company’s alleged monopoly power in the search business. The government argued that Google’s exclusionary conduct had made it the near-universal default for search, raising questions about competition and consumer choice in the digital marketplace.

Critics of the DOJ’s filing raised concerns about government overreach and the potential negative impact on innovation and user experience. They argued that forcing Google to divest Chrome could lead to less secure and convoluted search options for consumers. The ongoing debate over antitrust regulation in the tech industry underscores the complex challenges of balancing competition and consumer protection in the digital age.

Overall, these developments highlight the ongoing struggles for justice, accountability, and innovation in a rapidly changing legal and technological landscape. As individuals and organizations continue to push for greater transparency and fairness in the justice system, the outcomes of these cases will shape the future of civil rights and digital rights in the 21st century.

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