Supreme Court to review whether Alaska overstepped by seizing plane over six-pack of beer

The Supreme Court announced it will hear arguments in Jouppi v. Alaska during its upcoming term. The case examines whether Alaska imposed an unconstitutional excessive fine by seizing a pilot's plane. This action followed a passenger's accidental transport of a six-pack of beer into a town that outlaws alcohol. The pilot is now defending his aircraft against state authorities, citing the excessive fines clause to challenge the seizure that occurred after crossing into a dry zone.