On Tuesday, February 9, IPI was pleased to host and co-sponsor with Right on Crime and the Texas Public Policy Foundation a public forum on civil asset forfeiture. The two panels featured a spectacular array of experts, including elected officials and policy experts.
Video of the two panels is now available hosted on YouTube. Here are the links:
Panel 1: When Innocence Does Not Help: How to Communicate about Civil Asset Forfeiture
Rep. Matt Schaefer, Texas House of Representatives
Matt Simpson, American Civil Liberties Union
Jason Pye, Freedomworks
Dan Isett, Right on Crime
Panel 2: Understanding Forfeiture Policy: A Muddled History and a Path Forward
Sen. Konni Burton, Texas State Senate
Sen. Don Huffines, Texas State Senate
Dr. Merrill Matthews, Institute for Policy Innovation
Brad Cates, Former Director, Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Office
Derek Cohen, Right on Crime