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Defining What’s Excessive In Police Property Seizures Remains Tricky

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Defining What’s Excessive In Police Property Seizures Remains Tricky

April 9, 2019 | Martin Kaste | National Public Radio (NPR)
Tyson Timbs won his Supreme Court case in February, but he still doesn't have his Land Rover.
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N.J. lawmakers press for rule changes on civil asset forfeiture

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N.J. lawmakers press for rule changes on civil asset forfeiture

February 11, 2019 | Joe Hernandez | Philadelphia Tribune
New Jersey lawmakers are looking to overhaul how the state’s law enforcement agencies seize property they suspect is linked to crimes.
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What Can You Do When the Cops Take Your Money and Won’t Give It Back?

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What Can You Do When the Cops Take Your Money and Won’t Give It Back?

September 29, 2016 | Jake Offenhartz | VICE News
Under New York City's opaque and arbitrary civil forfeiture system, seizing money from a woman not accused of a crime is a perfectly legal thing to do.
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