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Manafort’s Convicted. So What Happens To His Houses, Ostrich Jacket And Luxury Suits?

Much like with drug kingpin El Chapo, prosecutors are seeking a criminal forfeiture of his assets.
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Supreme Court Finally Starting To Question Government's Broad Power To Seize Property

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Supreme Court Finally Starting To Question Government's Broad Power To Seize Property

A decision this week could be another sign that justices are prepared to restrict the controversial use of asset forfeiture.
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Donald Trump Learns About Asset Forfeiture During Meeting With Sheriffs

Donald Trump Learns About Asset Forfeiture During Meeting With Sheriffs
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California Poised To Pass Major Asset Forfeiture Reform

Civil asset forfeiture has become a big source of revenue for many state and local law enforcement agencies across the country.
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Westminster Senator Woods Compares Police To Crips and Bloods

When an elected official, even one like Woods who likes Trump, compares police officers to Crips and Bloods, even under specific circumstances, it shouldn't fly under the media radar, like this May 26 statement of Woods did.
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Oklahoma Cops Find A New Way To Take People's Money, Even If They Don't Have Cash

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Oklahoma Cops Find A New Way To Take People's Money, Even If They Don't Have Cash

A device that can access funds linked to prepaid debit cards is sparking new concerns about civil asset forfeiture.
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Friday Talking Points -- Lucifer or a Joe McCarthy-Dracula Love Child?

Boy, it isn't every day you get to write a headline like that! But those are the kinds of feelings Ted Cruz seems to bring out in everyone -- left, right, and center.
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An Open Letter to the DA Who Thinks I Must Be in ISIS Because I Carry Around Cash

Dear Scott Rowland, I had $10K, little more, in the car when I heard you on All Things Considered. You were defending civil asset forfeiture. Your defense, I had to notice, backfired. You didn't defend forfeiture at all. But your comments provided a rich illustration of why forfeiture must be abolished.
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