Now all the state governors should follow suit and limit forfeitures in their states. Contact your local representative.

It was a surprise move and I was very glad he did that. I wonder how much pushback he was getting from Congress on this. Search and seizure has been getting a fair amount of mainstream press. As is noted in the article, state law is unaffected by this move. The fact that the federal govt can steal from its citizens under "programs " is outrageous. Where is the check and balance on these agencies out of control?