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IJ staff break down key findings from IJ’s newest report, Policing for Profit 4, and tackle some of the most common questions about civil forfeiture laws in the country.

An @IJ victory 13 years in the making! Ron Hines is a retired veterinarian who gave advice to pet owners around the world by email. Then the Texas veterinary board told him he couldn't give advice about any animal he had not physically examined. 🧵 ij.org/press-release/…

Now, with IJ's help, a Denver man is asking the #SupremeCourt to revive the #FourthAmendment’s original meaning. Learn more: ij.org/press-release/…

The #4thAmendment says that warrants must be “supported by oath or affirmation.” For much of American history, that meant that warrants required firsthand testimony from a witness. But a 1960 Supreme Court decision opened the door for authorities to use hearsay instead. Rather than hearing from a witness directly, courts could hear from someone who claimed to have heard from a witness.

A Lie Led to a Warrant—Then a Felony Arrest 🧵

SWAT Raids Innocent Woman, Suspect Already in Jail

Watch the case video here: x.com/IJ/status/2044…

In case you missed it: Today, 3 San Jose residents teamed up with IJ to file a class action lawsuit against the city over its warrantless use of nearly 500 license plate reader cameras.

Press Conference: California Residents Sue City Over Warrantless License Plate Surveillance x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Check out @IJ's latest video: He Was Already in Jail—So Why Did SWAT Raid Her Home? youtu.be/QamIUQVD2X4?si…

NEW CASE Today, 3 San Jose residents teamed up with @IJ to file a class action lawsuit against the city over its warrantless use of nearly 500 license plate reader cameras. @NBCNews' @kevincollier has the exclusive: nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news…

500 Surveillance Cameras Are Tracking Drivers in This City

Press Conference: Georgia Woman Sues Over Wrong-Home SWAT Raid (Pre-Recorded) x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Cathy’s life was turned upside down by a botched raid, but no one is taking responsibility for traumatizing her. Now she has teamed up with IJ to hold the officers and the federal government accountable. Learn more about her case here: ij.org/case/georgia-b…

He Was Already in Jail—So Why Did SWAT Raid Her Home?

Nashville shut down Grammy-winning producer Lij Shaw’s home studio—so he fought back. After a nearly decade-long legal battle, the court ruled the city’s double standard violated equal protection.

“Hopefully, Pagedale, Missouri will now serve as a leader and a warning: Cities can move away from these unconstitutional practices, and they should.” —IJ Sr. Attorney Bill Maurer stlpr.org/government-pol…

It’s Not a Speed Camera. It’s AI Surveillance

This technology is rapidly expanding across the country. Learn how to stop it at PlatePrivacy.com. #ALPR #Surveillance #PlatePrivacyProject

Carlos Pena spent 30 years building his business. It took minutes for an L.A. SWAT team to destroy it. Now they refuse to pay damages estimated at tens of thousands of dollars. With IJ's help, Carlos is asking the #SupremeCourt to hear his case.