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Government attacks on private property ignore and upend American legal tradition

4-minute readAndrew P. Napolitano  |  Special to the USA TODAY NetworkCan FBI be sued if agents raid wrong house? Supreme Court to weigh in.Trina Martin, son Gabe Watson and partner Toi Cliatt seek compensation after their house was mistakenly raided by the FBI.The British government's use of general warrants, allowing searches of colonists' homes without specific cause, contributed to the American Revolution.The Fourth Amendment, designed to protect the right to privacy and property, requires probable cause for government searches.The author argues that the probable cause standard is insufficient, as natural...
USA Property

On Trump policies, Wisconsin property tax law & DOC changes

Share your view by emailing htrnews@htrnews.com or breid@gannett.com.Manitowoc Herald Times ReporterHere are this week’s letters to the editor of the Herald Times Reporter. See our letters policy below for details about how to share your views.Read more in Opinion: Click here for the latest Opinion headlinesWe’re not achieving our federal objectivesWeeks into the Trump/Vance term, presidential election signs are still widely displayed.Obvious federal objectives include a strong national economy, education, consistent laws with fair enforcement, an efficient military and domestic operations, and friendships with other countries.We are not achieving these goals...