Metro Gang Strike Force Lawsuit
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Metro Gang Strike Force (MGSF) alleging a number of constitutional and civil rights violations against innocent victims. Many of the people have been targeted and profiled on the basis of their national origin, race, and color of their skin.
Background:
It is alleged that the Strike Force engaged in a deliberate, repeated pattern and practice of using their apparent authority as police officers to extort cash and property from people coming in contact with the Strike Force.*MGSF Officers would often call the impound lot and ask if there were any iMexicansi there attempting to pick up vehicles. MGSF Officers would then show up at the impound lot, detain and search the individual, seize cash, the vehicle for forfeiture, or both; then, send the individual on his or her way without a receipt for the taken property.
MGSF Officers also engaged in the repeated practice of taking cash and personal property out of the homes of those on whom the police were serving a warrant, even though the cash or personal property was neither contraband nor evidence, nor listed in the warrant as items to be seized. MGSF Officers would then take the seized items without providing a receipt or inventory for the taken property. MGSF Officers also seized vehicles and property without providing individuals with due process and with proper notice, in their native language.
Additional Information:
 If you had property or money taken by the Metro Gang Strike Force, you may wish to speak to an attorney regarding your legal rights. For more information contact us at 612.341.0400 or click below to fill out an inquiry form. Zimmerman Reed is a law firm experienced in consumer cases and we welcome any questions you may have. 
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