Consider a property owner who receives a notice from a local agency imposing daily penalties for an unpermitted structure. The penalties continue to accumulate, and the total eventually approaches the value of the property. Can the government legally impose penalties that high? The Excessive Fines Clause of the Eighth Amendment addresses this concern. However, a… Read more »
Defending individual liberty, constitutional protections, and private rights from government overreach, arbitrary enforcement, and regulatory abuse. Civil rights protect individuals and businesses from unlawful government action, abuse of authority, and violations of core constitutional freedoms. When a public agency, building inspector, school district, municipality, or state actor interferes with your protected liberties, the impact on… Read more »
