- An 82-year-old Alaskan bush pilot says his $95,000 Cessna was seized over a six-pack of beer bound for a dry village, and he’s asking the Supreme Court to rule it an excessive fine.
- The justices agreed to hear the case, which could reshape how state and local governments use asset forfeiture and fines nationwide.
- Alaska argues forfeitures are needed to prevent alcohol from reaching remote “dry” communities, highlighting tension between local protections and claims of government overreach.
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