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Plane vs. Beer: Supreme Court Case | San Antonio News
A bush pilot in Alaska is fighting to keep his $95,000 plane after being convicted for carrying a six-pack of beer into a dry village — and now the Supreme Court is weighing in. Kenneth Jouppi argues the forfeiture violates the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause, calling it disproportionate for a minor offense. His legal team says it’s about protecting individual rights from government overreach, while Alaska’s state argues the ruling follows established forfeiture law and addresses serious alcohol abuse in rural communities. Arguments are set for this fall. Listen in comfort:Get a…
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