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Supreme Court to Hear Case of Pilot Whose Plane Was Confiscated Over Beer
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of an Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated after a six-pack of beer was found on board. The ruling could significantly impact how the Constitution regulates law enforcement's power to seize property.
20 Jul, 16:09 — 20 Jul, 21:16
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One six-pack of beer could significantly alter how the Constitution regulates law enforcement
Kenneth Jouppi's $95,000 Cessna plane was seized over a six-pack of beer, and now the Supreme Court will decide if it violates the 8th Amendment.
Read full article →The IndependentMostly Factual19d ago
Supreme Court to decide if Alaska pilot could lose plane over 6-pack of beer
The pilot argues that taking his aircraft would violate the Eighth Amendment's ‘Excessive Fines Clause’
By Michael Kunzelman
Read full article →YahooMostly Factual19d ago
Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer
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First report: Yahoo · 20 Jul, 16:09|Full coverage: 4 · 5h|Window: 5h
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