Police Can Now Legally Steal Your Money During Traffic Stops

People not charged with crimes are left fighting legal battles to regain their money.

By Cody Brousher

Published 10 years ago

In the wake of Sept. 11, 2001, an aggressive brand of policing called "highway interdiction," which involves authorities seizing money and property during traffic stops, has grown in popularity. Thousands of people not charged with crimes are left fighting legal battles to regain their money.