Thesis Problem Statement (Paper based on civil Asset forfieture in the United States)

Thesis topic: Why Civil Asset Forfeiture for Minor Drug Offenses Violates Due Process.

This is based on United States law.

I need a 500-word Statement of research problem for a masters thesis. Use United States civil asset forfeiture statictics, law and history to back up the statement.

My instructors instructions:

This assignment requires you to develop a statement of your research problem, which is really the first step on the path towards writing your creative research project.  This statement will begin the process of focusing your research, and it is important that you write precisely.  This document should be about one page in length.

Your statement of the research problem should identify the purpose of your research, which will orient the reader to your central intent in conducting this research.  Put another way, your Research Problem should present a clear statement of the problem you will investigate or the specific research question you will address in your research project.