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Institute for Justice lawyer Wesley Hottot in his Seattle office. On the wall is a framed illustration of him arguing Timbs v. Indiana at the Supreme Court last fall.

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Defining What's Excessive In Police Property Seizures Remains Tricky

8:24am April 09, 2019

by Martin Kaste

The Supreme Court ruled that seizing a $42,000 Land Rover was an "excessive fine" in a recent landmark decision on civil asset forfeiture. Future rulings will have to further define that term.

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President Trump speaks to county sheriffs at the White House on Tuesday.

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Trump Jokes, Of State Senator, 'We'll Destroy His Career'

5:46pm February 07, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

At a gathering at the White House, Trump made a mocking threat toward a Texas state senator who wants to require the police to attain a conviction before seizing an individual's personal property.

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Device Lets Police Seize Digital Cash, Raises Civil Liberties Concerns

5:25pm July 02, 2016

by Mark H. Kim

Officers can instantly freeze or seize the funds loaded on prepaid cards using the handheld device, and some civil liberties advocates say the machines may be abused.