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  1. Thank you so much to the people who decided to make a donation to IJ after watching this video! Over the last 3 decades, we have seen many courageous, hard-working people fall victim to abuse—people like Stephen Lara. We're still fighting. Thank you for standing by us! For those that have asked about donating crypto, IJ also accepts cryptocurrency donations, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, through The Giving Block. Donating crypto is one of the most tax-efficient ways to support us and puts less money in the pockets of the IRS. You will receive an email tax receipt, even if you donate anonymously. https://ij.org/support/donate-with-cryptocurrency/
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  2. UPDATE: This week a federal judge ruled that state officials violated the First Amendment when they ordered retired engineer Wayne Nutt to stop talking about math in public. The First Amendment protects everyone’s right to speak their minds, whether they’re talking about politics or talking about math. If regulators forget that basic fact, IJ always stands ready to remind them. Learn more at https://ij.org/press-release/federal-judge-hands-free-speech-victory-to-retired-engineer/.
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  3. UPDATE: After this video, when the Supreme Court first heard James’ case in 2020, the government asked the Justices to recognize a new immunity under a law called the Federal Tort Claims Act. If the Justices approved this immunity, the door would be slammed shut on James’ case. Upon IJ’s urging, the Court declined to recognize this new immunity and instead asked the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to hear IJ’s arguments about why it should not be applied. Unfortunately, when this case was remanded to the Sixth Circuit, it cited outdated case law to apply immunity and let the government off the hook. Now, IJ is asking the Supreme Court to once again hear the case. https://ij.org/press-release/supreme-court-asked-to-strike-down-immunity-for-police-task-force-officers-who-brutally-beat-innocent-college-student/
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  4. When officials abuse their power to silence critics, they undermine the very foundation of American freedom. Join IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors to help defend the rights of all Americans and hold those in power accountable: https://ij.org/support/monthly-giving?utm_source=YouTube&utm_medium=Native+Social
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  5. If the 1st Amendment means anything, it surely means that an individual can mock the government without fear of being arrested. We are so thankful that The Onion's involvement in Novak v. Parma has brought so much attention to this important case, which pits qualified immunity against the First Amendment.
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  6. IJ is a non-profit that relies on the support of everyday Americans like you so we can take on cases to defend all Americans’ constitutional rights. Help us fight more cases like this by joining IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors. https://ij.org/support/monthly-giving/
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  7. NOTE: THE INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE DOES NOT CONDONE THREATS OR VIOLENCE OF ANY KIND. IF YOU ARE OUTRAGED BY THE SHERIFF’S PROGRAM, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SUPPORT IJ’S LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE PROGRAM, OR ELSE TO TAKE ACTION THROUGH THE POLITICAL SYSTEM.
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  8. Check out our latest video in our Policing for Profit series. This one is about local police terrorizing a small town. They even got a tank. https://youtu.be/-cil2gdCa-k
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  9. Thank you for speaking about this case Steve🙏 The government has a duty to be honest with the court when it applies for a warrant under the 4th Amendment. But the FBI lied about its intentions in claiming to only be interested in the property of the business and not the box holders.
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  10. NEW: Why Won’t the Supreme Court Hold Police Accountable? https://youtu.be/RWRUDURusyQ
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  11. Thanks for covering this, Steve! For years, the FBI and the DOJ insisted that they did nothing wrong at US Private Vaults, but now the judges' opinion draws a line in the sand to ensure something like this never happens again.
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  12. Thank you, Steve! Norma is one of the most generous and compassionate people that we have ever encountered. She simply wants to help people get a warm meal and get off the streets. It is absurd that Norma could legally cook for a massive party in the park, but because her purposes are “charitable,” she’s breaking the law.
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  13. https://ij.org/press-release/north-carolina-board-tells-retired-engineer-he-cant-talk-about-engineering/
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  14. James is headed to the U.S. Supreme Court! https://ij.org/press-release/u-s-supreme-court-will-hear-police-accountability-case/
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  15. Thank you, Steve! No one should lose his or her property to law enforcement without being convicted of a crime, and the police shouldn’t profit from taking property. Civil forfeiture is a very important issue and your support means a lot!
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  16. NEW: Why Won’t the Supreme Court Hold Police Accountable? https://youtu.be/RWRUDURusyQ
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  17. Thanks for your support, Steve! This was a very disappointing decision but we’re hopeful that, through our other lawsuit against the NYC Department of Buildings, we can get a win that will protect the due process rights of all New Yorkers.
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  18. No one should live under constant government surveillance. Join IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors to help defend the Fourth Amendment and hold officials accountable: https://ij.org/support/give-now/?recurring=1&monthlyother=5&utm_campaign=Norfolk+Monthly+pinned&utm_medium=Advertising&utm_source=YouTube
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  19. Thank you for covering this important case! Arresting someone for a crime they did not commit is a clear violation of their rights. We've teamed up with Jennifer to hold Broward County and its officials (including Deputy Peter Peraza) responsible for their mistakes and to ensure that this nightmare does not happen to someone else.
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  20. Thanks for your support, Steve! Seattle is the only American city that imposes these kinds of burdens on small builders. Every other city knows that small projects like Anita Adams' do nothing to increase housing prices. The MHA law is unconstitutional on its face and we are asking the courts to strike it down.
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  21. Thank you for speaking about this case, Steve! We look forward to continuing the fight to end Wayne County’s unconstitutional vehicle forfeiture racket once and for all.
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  22. Steve, thank you so much for your ongoing support! You're a hero to us too!
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  23. VICTORY: Jeremy Bennett has dismissed his federal lawsuit against the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) after the agency removed its regulation allowing warrantless business inspections. ODNR also compensated Jeremy for his troubles—namely, a 2021 prosecution for allegedly “refusing” a warrantless inspection of his shop. “I’m glad that I was able to make changes that apply to every Ohio business required to keep records by ODNR, not just my own,” said Jeremy. “For too long, Ohio taxidermists and deer processors have been subject to search at any time. But the new regulation requires these officers to seek our consent or get a warrant before entering—which means our constitutional rights as private property owners are respected. Accomplishing this for everyone is a tremendous feeling.” Learn more here: https://ij.org/press-release/victory-for-ohio-taxidermist-who-fought-against-warrantless-inspections/.
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  24. Thank you so much for talking about this case, Steve! Attorneys have a First Amendment right to advocate for their clients, inside and outside the courtroom.
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  25. Thanks for your support, Steve! This ruling will have an immediate local and national impact; and, after more than a year on pause, the wheels of justice may finally turn for our client Stephen Lara .
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  26. Amortization is a threat to all property owners, allowing government officials to shut down your safe use of your property simply because they don’t like it. It can destroy your property rights just as if the government took your property—which it can’t do except in very narrow circumstances. If your property has been amortized, please go here: https://ij.org/case-intake/rezoning-amortization/.
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  27. Thank you for speaking about this case, Steve! Terry Abbott is like many property owners who cannot afford to hire an attorney to fight for their rights. The Indiana Supreme Court's decision allows forfeiture cases to remain woefully lopsided: the state with all its resources on one side and an unrepresented, oftentimes-impoverished property owner on the other.
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  28. IJ is a non-profit that relies on the support of everyday Americans like you so we can take on cases to defend all Americans’ constitutional rights. Help us fight more cases like Justin's by joining IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors. For a limited time, one of our monthly donors has agreed to match all first-time monthly gifts dollar for dollar. https://ij.org/support/give-now/
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  29. https://ij.org/case/texas-swat-destruction/
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  30. Thank you for covering this case, Steve! What Ameal did was legal: he drove with cash. What the police did was illegal: They took his cash ($42,000) without probable cause. Now, Judge Schaffer’s ruling has cleared another hurdle to stopping this unconstitutional practice.
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  31. Warning about potential law enforcement bias, the U.S. Justice Department filed a statement of interest on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, supporting IJ's class action lawsuit, challenging the constitutionality of Brookside, Alabama’s profit-driven policing practices. “Courts, prosecutors and police should be driven by justice—not revenue,” wrote the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department in its statement to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, calling on the court to reject Brookside’s motion to dismiss IJ’s lawsuit against the town’s municipal judge, prosecutor and police department. Learn more here: https://ij.org/press-release/us-justice-department-supports-institute-for-justice-lawsuit-challenging-brookside-alabamas-abusive-fines-and-fees/
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  32. Fight for freedom with IJ! Join our Merry Band of Monthly Donors by October 15 for $22/month and get the exclusive 2025 IJ calendar! Your support goes directly to the fight against government abuse. Sign up today at ij.org/calendar.
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  33. UPDATE: Just days before Sark’s Automotive might have been forced to lay off employees, the city of Mauldin chose not to be grinches who steal jobs. Yesterday, the city council repealed its amortization ordinance. “We’re relieved that this important part of our business will continue next year,” said Jeremy. “What the city tried to do wasn’t right and it would have hurt our employees, customers and people who move to and from Mauldin.” Read the press release here: https://ij.org/press-release/victory-for-u-haul-business-as-mauldin-south-carolina-agrees-not-to-ban-its-truck-rentals/
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  34. Nice shirt, Steve!
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  35. NEW VIDEO! https://youtu.be/MkeS_0NQUZs
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  36. Thanks for your support, Steve!
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  37. The government can’t prohibit you from using your property to earn a living in a safe, productive, and environmentally friendly way. That’s why Peter and Annica teamed up with IJ, to challenge this ban on any new cemeteries.
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  38. By not addressing the question at the heart of this case, the Michigan Supreme Court has created a giant loophole that puts all Michiganders at risk of warrantless surveillance. IJ will keep fighting to protect every American’s right to be secure. Meanwhile, the state legislature should act to close that loophole, to protect all Michiganders’ rights.
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  39. IJ is a non-profit that relies on the support of everyday Americans like you so we can take on cases to defend all Americans’ constitutional rights. Help us fight more cases like Anthony’s by joining IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors. For a limited time, one of our monthly donors has agreed to match all first-time monthly gifts dollar for dollar. https://ij.org/support/give-now/
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  40. UPDATE: After 31 months, Jerry finally had his savings returned this weekend! "We’re glad that the money has been returned, but Jerry still needs to be made whole,” said IJ Senior Attorney Dan Alban. The state returned Jerry’s money with less than 0.8% in accrued interest after moving to dismiss the case, but it refuses to pay his attorneys’ fees and interest at Arizona’s statutory rate for judgments. This would leave Jerry uncompensated for the years his money was locked away and for what he paid out-of-pocket to an attorney before IJ took on his case. The case will continue as IJ has filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings and opposes the state’s motion. Read the latest press release here: https://ij.org/press-release/money-finally-returned-to-charlotte-trucking-company-owner-after-2020-seizure-at-phoenix-airport/
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  41. IJ is a non-profit that relies on the support of everyday Americans like you so we can take on cases to defend all Americans’ constitutional rights. Help us fight more cases like Anthony’s by joining IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors. For a limited time, one of our monthly donors has agreed to match all first-time monthly gifts dollar for dollar. https://ij.org/support/give-now/
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  42. IJ is a non-profit that relies on the support of everyday Americans like you so we can take on cases to defend all Americans’ constitutional rights. Help us fight more cases like Hinga's by joining IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors. https://ij.org/support/monthly-giving/
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  43. Thanks Steve! Cristal’s case shows what civil forfeiture looks like in most cases—although most people do not get their property back. Most forfeitures involve small amounts of money, making it practically impossible to hire a lawyer, and most cases end because the property owner misses a deadline and loses by default.
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  44. UPDATE: The Supreme Court declined Kevin's petition. https://reason.com/2022/06/21/supreme-court-makes-it-effectively-impossible-to-sue-federal-cops-smashing-a-51-year-old-precedent/
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  45. IJ is a non-profit that relies on the support of everyday Americans like you so we can take on cases to defend all Americans’ constitutional rights. Help us fight more cases like Mario's by joining IJ’s Merry Band of Monthly Donors. For a limited time, one of our monthly donors has agreed to match all first-time monthly gifts dollar for dollar. Donate at: https://ij.org/support/give-now/
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  46. Learn more here: https://ij.org/case/kermit-warren-forfeiture/
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  47. Fight for freedom with IJ! Join our Merry Band of Monthly Donors by October 15 for $22/month and get the exclusive 2025 IJ calendar. Your support goes directly to the fight against government abuse. Sign up today at ij.org/calendar?utm_campaign=Video-santaclara&utm_medium=Native+Social&utm_source=YouTube
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  48. UPDATE: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear this case! Learn more here: https://ij.org/press-release/u-s-supreme-court-will-hear-case-of-texas-farmer-flooded-out-by-the-state/
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  49. UPDATE: Well-known parody websites The Onion and The Babylon Bee have both offered their support for Anthony Novak’s First Amendment case. At a conference on Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider the appeal of an Ohio man who was arrested and prosecuted for making fun of his local police department on Facebook. Read more here: https://ij.org/press-release/will-the-supreme-court-take-up-facebook-police-parody-case/ Do you think the Supreme Court will take up Anthony's Case?
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  50. Fight for freedom with IJ! Join our Merry Band of Monthly Donors by October 15 for $22/month and get the exclusive 2025 IJ calendar! Your support goes directly to the fight against government abuse. Sign up today at ij.org/calendar.
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  51. UPDATE: After IJ filed suit, the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen reversed our clients' blight designations! However, nothing in Mississippi law prevents the Board from repeating this activity in the future. As things stand, a future city council could subject property owners to the same secret blight process, as could any city in Mississippi. IJ's lawsuit will continue. Learn more here: https://ij.org/press-release/ocean-springs-property-owners-lawsuit-will-continue-to-seek-changes-to-mississippi-law/
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  52. She did! Sylvia is our client.
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  53. Do you like this new series? We'd love your feedback!
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  59. Case update: https://ij.org/press-release/west-virginia-judge-retires-amid-impeachment-push-lawsuit-against-her-for-warrantless-search-will-continue/
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  60. We are!
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  61. CASE UPDATE: Yesterday a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel unanimously ruled against the government in a long-running class action lawsuit from IJ on behalf of people who rented security deposit boxes at US Private Vaults. Read the press release here: https://ij.org/press-release/federal-appeals-court-slams-fbis-actions-in-security-deposit-box-raid/
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  62. @5yri5 that was our case! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi4brP0sXSQ
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  64. 🏆 VICTORY 🏆The Supreme Court has ruled that government officials cannot arrest their political opponents without consequences. We are so proud to have represented Sylvia in this crucial victory for free speech! Read the press release here: https://ij.org/press-release/gonzalez-v-trevino-decision/
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  65. The very reason why the Supreme Court created qualified immunity was to prohibit constitutional claims. In fact, the first qualified immunity case, Harlow v. Fitzgerald, was a First Amendment retaliation case.
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  66. Plain and simple: it is not against the law to make frequent deposits of less than $10,000 for legitimate business reasons, such as to avoid the accumulation of more than $10,000 in your unguarded grocery store—that’s just not safe—or because one’s industry standard insurance policy does not cover cash losses in excess of $10,000.
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  67. @tayzonday We are responding to you in this week's podcast. Thanks for supporting our work!
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  69. CASE UPDATE: New evidence brought to light in IJ's federal class action lawsuit reveals the previously hidden history of the federal government’s raid, which deliberately violated the constitutional rights of hundreds of people throughout Southern California. Read the press release here: https://ij.org/press-release/lawsuit-uncovers-the-inside-story-of-the-fbis-plans-to-take-security-deposit-boxes-without-charging-owners-with-crimes/
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  70. Thanks @thomasarmbruster1743 ! We pride ourselves on being good stewards of donor money. That's why IJ has received Charity Navigator's top rating 20 years in a row.
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  71. https://ij.org/case/new-york-permit-fines/
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  75. Agreed!
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  76. On behalf of our clients and staff, thank you so much for all you've done to highlight our work, Steve!
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  77. The unstoppable duo!
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  78. Thank you!
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  79. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  80. Thank you!
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  81. The IRS could have simply investigated further, but instead they grabbed the money without cause—and civil forfeiture laws do not provide any quick way to get a court to review that travesty. That is unconstitutional.
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  82. Thank you!
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  83. UPDATE: Trial started this morning. @CBS has the story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/free-speech-dispute-over-new-hampshire-bakery-mural-heads-to-trial/
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  86. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  87. Thanks Marianne!
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  88. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  90. Thanks for your support! 🙏
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  91. UPDATE: The case has been settled! https://ij.org/press-release/case-closed-pasco-sheriff-admits-predictive-policing-program-violated-constitution/
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  92. The law says that one may not break up one’s cash deposits in amounts less than $10,000 *for the purpose of evading bank reports to the IRS*. The Dehkos have never done that, not once in 35 years. Moreover, during a routine examination less than a year before the seizure, the IRS examined the store’s bank statements and sent them a letter stating that it found no violations of anti-money laundering laws (which include laws against “structuring” deposits).
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  94. Yes, subscribe to IJ for updates on Mario's case!
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  95. Thanks for your support!!
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  96. Thanks for watching!
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  97. David, are there any news articles about this?
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  98. Check out the report here: https://ij.org/report/does-forfeiture-work
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  99. https://ij.org/careers/
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  100. RSS issues. All is well!
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  101. Thanks for your question! Beyond the Brief will have a new channel on Spotify. We are currently waiting for the various podcast platforms to index the show, but rest assured the first episode will be live tomorrow—wherever you listen!
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  103. Thank you!
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  104. We sat down with Sylvia and Senior Attorney Patrick Jaicomo to talk about her experience and upcoming Supreme Court case. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfT_vcjYlxY
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  105. Thanks @BigPoppieSeed ! Stay tuned.
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  106. Thanks for your support!
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  107. Ruth and IJ teamed up to file a federal lawsuit against the city of Marion, the former mayor, the police chief, and other officials, in their official capacity and/or as individuals.
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  108. @MarkWest IJ is a national 501c3 nonprofit public interest law firm that represents all of our clients pro bono. We are determined to fight back in the court of law but you can help Kermit (and the many other American victims of abusive civil forfeiture practices) by spreading the word and sharing this video on social media. You can also donate to IJ to help support Kermit's case and many others here: https://ij.org/support/give-now/
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  109. :)
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  110. Thanks for your engagement! Likes and comments like yours help our videos reach more people on YouTube.
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  111. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  112. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  113. We filed the appeal yesterday. Subscribe here or YouTube or follow the Institute for Justice on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for updates!
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  114. Thanks for mentioning that. Here's the video: https://youtu.be/0XBzV0bDZdQ
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  115. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  116. In America, your home is supposed to be your castle. But in New York, your home is your castle only until a government official wants to take it for something else they want to see there. To learn more about the fight to save Burnet Road here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/872460500176420/
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  117. Amy, can you please let us know more about your daughter's situation here teletherapy@ij.org ?
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  118. https://ij.org/report-abuse/
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  119. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  120. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  121. People have put “for sale” signs in car windows as long as cars have existed. Criminalizing these signs makes no sense, and violates the First Amendment.
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  122. RSS issues. All is well!
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  123. Now we play the waiting game! It may take as long as several months to get the judges' decision. You can watch the full argument here (IJ takes the podium at 14:30) https://www.youtube.com/live/t8uiFAU4IcA
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  124. Unfortunately, civil forfeiture laws have generally made it easy for governments to forfeit property—and hard for people to fight. As our report Policing for Profit documents, these laws typically set low standards of proof, so prosecutors have a low evidentiary burden to connect property to a crime. And the law provides weak protections for innocent owners whose property is caught up in forfeiture but who have done nothing wrong. Most forfeiture laws also make seizing and forfeiting people’s property lucrative for law enforcement. If you want more information, or to see how your state compares on this issue, check out our report here: https://ij.org/report/policing-for-profit-3/
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  125. Good question! The open fields doctrine is categorical. So it allows warrantless searches of unmarked land. And posted land. And fenced land. And cultivated land. Heck, could put up a brick wall, dig a moat, and fill it with crocodiles. The open fields doctrine would still allow police to search your land without a warrant. Read Oliver v. United States, 466 U.S. 170 (1984), for a good summary of how broad it is. As for penetrating fences, our position is that doing so would constitute a seizure, which doesn't fall within the open fields doctrine. However, some courts have actually held that officers can break down gates to enter private land under the doctrine. See Moher v. United States, 875 F. Supp. 2d 739 (W.D. Mich. 2012).
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  126. To report an incident or situation to IJ, please visit https://ij.org/report-abuse/.
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  127. We're here, @SmokeyJoE024, you can also find us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. If you want to get in contact with us to report an incident or situation, visit our website at https://ij.org/report-abuse.
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  128. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  129. Thanks! Appreciate it.
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  130. https://ij.org/report-abuse/
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  131. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  132. For more details about Rebecca's story, watch this video: https://youtu.be/hsre7I0UUJA
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  133. 😬
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  134. The open fields doctrine is the product of decades of bad Fourth Amendment judging. Fortunately, some states (like Tennessee) provide greater protection than what the U.S. Supreme Court currently says about the Fourth Amendment. IJ is currently defending landowners’ rights to be secure from similar warrantless intrusions in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court likely to hear argument later this year.
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  135. Thanks for your support! <3
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  136. 😎
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  137. Thanks for your engagement with our channel! Your comments truly help us reach more people and deepen everyone's understanding.
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  138.  @TryMeFoolYT  Just seeing this! Thanks for subscribing!
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  139.  @lwwarren , thanks for your support!
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  140. Thanks again for the support!
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  141. We're working on it!
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  142. Thank you for the support!
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  143. Thank you for the support! :) -IJ
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  144. Here's the study! https://ij.org/report/unaccountable/
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  145. Thanks for watching!
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  146. Yes! Today, a federal jury awarded Vicki over $59,000 in damages.
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  147. Waiting to hear back.
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  148. Aww, shucks.
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  149. Thanks! We love to see your comments; keep them coming!
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  150. @ineedmycar you can visit IJ's website at IJ dot org /about/2072 to fill out potential case form.
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  151. We appreciate your support and Mr. Lehto's!
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  152. Thank you! We have an episode and case video coming out soon!
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  153. Disney, we go over that in this video. We think it will answer your question, and more! https://youtu.be/0XBzV0bDZdQ
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  154. Merit, we just released an episode about the movie! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsrytcKoE5k
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  155. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  156. Thank you for your support, Steve! For those who are interested in supporting IJ, right now, we are sending stickers to everyone who makes a donation of $14.80 or more, using this link: iam.ij.org/stickers
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  157. We appreciate you supporting us by watching our videos!
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  158. Stich, we are in court! https://ij.org/cases/
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  159. Second half of the video!
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  160. Gene, try watching/listening at 1.5x speed. May help.
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  161. Still pending: https://ij.org/case/unclaimed-property/
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  162. Check the description! :)
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  163. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  164. Thank you for your support!
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  165. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  166. 😉
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  167. Thank you for your support!
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  168. Yes, you can watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/live/t8uiFAU4IcA
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  169. A few of these: https://ij.org/issues/school-choice/
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  170. People have a fundamental right to engage in charity, which is protected by the Constitution. There is absolutely no valid reason for Bullhead City to crack down on Norma’s act of compassion.
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  171. We really appreciate your support!
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  172. Thanks for your support!!
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  173. Yes! That was from our Brookside, AL case.
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  174.  @stephenmartinez1  We are so grateful for your support!
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  175. 😂
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  176. Awesome! We love Steve.
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  177. Kim usually just hosts our Beyond the Brief podcast. Should be a new one out next Thursday.
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  178. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice/id1480726134 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/35xKoi0948xMAEW45Wzga7 Google: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pai5vcmcvZmVlZC9kZWVwLWRpdmUv Sticher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/institute-for-justice-2/deep-dive-with-the-institute-for-justice?refid=stpr
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  179. Watching our videos is still a great way to support us!
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  180. Hi there, to submit a potential case please visit https://ij.org/report-abuse
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  181. UPDATE: The full 5th Circuit federal appellate court is revisiting its precedent and will decide whether Erma, represented by the Institute for Justice, can have her day in court. Read the press release here: https://ij.org/press-release/full-fifth-circuit-will-re-hear-texas-womans-prosecutorial-accountability-case/
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  182. It's coming! BTBs are usually released every two weeks.
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  183. Stay warm!
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  184. Thanks for commenting. If you think it is worth us taking a look, submit a form here: https://ij.org/report-abuse/
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  185. En banc! En banc is French for "on the bench."
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  186. We appreciate the comment!! Thanks for following us.
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  187. Yes. Sister-in-law.
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  188. please visit https://ij.org/report-abuse/
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  189. Checked the audio on our end and it seems fine. Are you sure the player's volume is all the way up?
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  190. Brask, that was our Tennessee and Virginia Open Fields cases.
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  191. DEA Seized Life Savings From Hard-Working Grandfather, Never Charged Him With a Crime: https://youtu.be/mMfE-NM8Eu4
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  192. Thank you, we noticed it too. Please let us know if you hear it again in future episodes.
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  193. Hi @MelinaPaez, IJ is a national 501c3 nonprofit public interest law firm that represents all of our clients pro bono. If you would like to make a donation to help support Kermit's case (and others like him) visit https://ij.org/support/give-now/. We are determined to fight back in the court of law but you can also help Kermit in the court of public opinion by spreading the word and sharing this video on social media.
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  194.  @katiekane5247  your engagement with our channel is a great help! Every like, comment, and subscriber we get tells YouTube to share our message with more people. Thank you!
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  195. We just released an episode about Rebel Ridge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsrytcKoE5k
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  196. Still litigating!
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  197. Please see second half of video!
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  198. Hi there, if you need to report a situation to IJ please visit, https://ij.org/report-abuse
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  199. Thanks for the feedback!!
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  200. @jeffreymharmon We also noticed that occasionally the links stop working, but every time it was fixed by reloading the page.
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  201. Hello!
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  202. 😉
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  203. Luckily Stephen was able to get back his money!
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  204. He's still open.
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  205. Depends on how the lawsuit goes. Please visit www.ij.org for updates.
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  206. @GrizzlyGroundswell Buy yours today, see the link in the video's description.
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  207. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-sheriffs-office-settles-lawsuit-over-2013-deputy-shooting-for-2-5m/2459761/
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  208. Thank you for letting us know!
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  209. Thanks for your question! Technically speaking, Carlos is invoking the 14th Amendment—which incorporates the 5th Amendment’s Takings Clause against the States. As a shorthand, we refer to the 5th amendment.
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  210. Thank you!! :)
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  211. Stay tuned here! https://ij.org/case/virginia-open-fields/
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  212. @ReasonSharp Thanks!
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  213. Dave, thank you so much for your support!
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  214. Hi @JoeM, it's very kind of you to consider supporting our work. If you were still interested in making a contribution, on this page https://ij.org/support/give-now select the 'other' field and enter any amount of your choosing. Thanks for thinking of us!
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  215. We agree! Waiting on the Supreme Court's decision.
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  216. He still has his job.
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  217. Coelho, we did not pull your reply. YouTube tends to auto delete/hide comments.
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  218.  @alisonmcnamara800  thanks for your support!
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  219. We just released an episode about it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsrytcKoE5k
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  220. :)
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  221. https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/broward-sheriffs-office-settles-lawsuit-over-2013-deputy-shooting-for-2-5m/2459761/
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  222.  @VMR8648  Thanks for your question! If you’d like to restrict your donation to a particular case or issue, you can leave a comment specifying that when you donate. We are grateful for all donations, but unrestricted donations do make it easier for us to spend money where it is most needed.
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  223. Thank you!!!
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  224. Steve is a treasure! Thanks for your support 🙏
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  225. 🙂
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  226. Customs and Border Protection.
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  227. Thanks for watching, and asking questions!
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  228. See the second half of the video!
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  229. He's still fighting.
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  230. Oh no! Thanks for watching!
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  231. We really appreciate your contribution!!
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  232. Across the country, Americans suffer from abusive fines. The 8th Amendment is their protection. But if the government can escape judicial scrutiny of ruinous fines by clever wording, nothing would be out of the government’s reach.
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  233. 😅
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  234. Thank you for your support!
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  235. Hi B. Powell, if you're calling us at (703) 682-9320, press 1 to speak with JoJo. If she's away from her desk, feel free to leave a message sharing your story. If you'd rather, you can also send us your information through the website at https://ij.org/report-abuse
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  236. 😁
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  237.  @jefflangham5113  Thank you for your support!!
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  238.  @CPcamaro  Thanks for your support!
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  239. Thanks for the question. The Supreme Court rejected his request. https://ij.org/press-release/supreme-court-rejects-veterans-attempt-to-sue-va-hospital-police-who-assaulted-him-in-unprovoked-attack/
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  240. Thank you for the support!!
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  241. @lady_draguliana784, have you heard about our new report? https://ij.org/report/unaccountable/
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  242. It was Keith!! 🙂
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  243. Yes.
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