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Loretta Lynch

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FISA

President Obama's Parting Shot at Personal Freedom

To make things more convenient for the government, the Obama administration makes it easier for agencies to spy on citizens.

Andrew Napolitano | 1.19.2017 12:01 AM

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Loretta Lynch

Clinton and Lynch—Corruption, Not 'Optics'

Conflict of interest much?

David Harsanyi | 7.1.2016 12:01 AM

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Politics

Donate to Reason, Because Unlike Obama, Clinton, and Modern Democrats, We Don't React to Murder by Scapegoating Free Speech

While Loretta Lynch goes after 'anti-Muslim rhetoric,' Reason goes after pols who would crack down on free expression

Matt Welch | 12.7.2015 10:47 AM

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Civil Liberties

Justice Department Distorts Sex-Trafficking Arrest Numbers

Loretta Lynch claims "hundreds of sex traffickers" were recently arrested by the FBI. It's not true.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 11.25.2015 12:45 PM

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Freddie Gray

DOJ to Launch Civil Rights Investigation of Baltimore Police

Expect an outcome focused on processes and procedures, not consequences.

Scott Shackford | 5.8.2015 11:50 AM

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Civil Asset Forfeiture

Faux Fixes

Justice reform

Ed Krayewski | 5.1.2015 12:01 AM

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Politics

McConnell Warned About Patriot Act Reauthorization By Libertarian Groups

No surveillance reform means giving the executive unchecked powers we should know it will abuse.

Brian Doherty | 4.27.2015 4:23 PM

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Policy

The New Attorney General Is Lukewarm on Sentencing Reform

Loretta Lynch's lack of enthusiasm could make it harder to pass a decent bill.

Jacob Sullum | 4.24.2015 11:53 AM

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Loretta Lynch

Loretta Lynch Confirmed as Attorney General Nominee, Faux Civil Rights Groups Hail Lynch's Elevation

Lynch's track record includes secret prosecutions, asset forfeiture, and failing to prosecute civil rights abuses by local cops.

Ed Krayewski | 4.23.2015 2:47 PM

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Election 2016

Jeb Bush Calls for Deference from Senate on Loretta Lynch's A.G. Nomination

'I think presidents have the right to pick their team'

Scott Shackford | 4.17.2015 11:40 AM

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Civil Asset Forfeiture

Rand Paul Says Nope to AG Nominee Loretta Lynch

Says 'Mrs. Lynch has a track-record of violating the individual freedoms granted to us by our Constitution.'

Scott Shackford | 2.4.2015 10:00 PM

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Policy

How Uncle Sam Became a Bank Robber

Civil forfeiture and money laundering laws let the IRS seize the accounts of legitimate businesses.

Jacob Sullum | 2.4.2015 12:01 AM

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Policy

Is Lying About Marijuana a Prerequisite for an Attorney General?

Loretta Lynch denies the obvious truth that pot is less dangerous than alcohol.

Jacob Sullum | 1.29.2015 12:17 PM

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Civil Asset Forfeiture

AG Nominee Loretta Lynch Says Civil Asset Forfeiture 'Protections Are There.' Not When Her Office Ignores Them.

Long Island business had nearly half a million seized for more than two years without any court filing.

Scott Shackford | 1.29.2015 12:15 PM

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Civil Asset Forfeiture

Attorney General Nominee Agrees to Return Money Feds Seized from Long Island Business

For two and a half years, Loretta Lynch's office kept cash but never pressed any charges.

Scott Shackford | 1.21.2015 10:55 AM

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Civil Asset Forfeiture

Forfeiture News: New York's Program a Mess; Lawmakers Want to End Federal Asset Sharing Program

Scott Shackford | 1.12.2015 12:20 PM

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