Across the country, politicians often impose heavy fines for minor transgressions — abusing our constitutional rights.

Bureaucrats in Dunedin, Florida, originally hit Jim Ficken with a fine close to $30,000. When he couldn't pay that, things ...

If you don't mow your lawn, your government may fine you thousands of dollars a day. If you can't pay the fine, they may ...

Fortunately, Ficken discovered the libertarian law firm, the Institute for Justice, which fights government abuse. IJ lawyer ...

I call a $30,000 penalty for not cutting your lawn absurdly excessive. IJ attorney Bargil told local news stations, "If $30,000 for tall grass in Florida is not excessive, it is hard to imagine ...

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Many people are starting to think about cutting their grass, but one expert has revealed an unusual trick that might make you ...

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