State lawmakers would be wise to re-examine the barriers to second chances and first careers throughout the state.

The new law will transfer the burden of proof to law enforcement in forfeiture proceedings.

A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers, including members of the House Progressive and House Freedom caucuses, have put forth a measure to limit the use of federal dollars in certain civil asset forfeiture proceedings.

The reinstatement of a federal asset forfeiture program marks a step backward for civil asset forfeiture reform.

Civil asset forfeiture reform has now cleared the Illinois General Assembly.