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civil asset forfeiture
Coverage of civil asset forfeiture in the Nexus archive.
- Pa. House committee advances GOP-sponsored civil asset forfeiture bill
A Republican-sponsored civil asset forfeiture bill in Pennsylvania advanced unanimously through the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation aims to improve transparency by requiring law enforcement to provide clear notice of rights and a sample motion for property return to individuals affected by civil asset forfeitures.
- GOP Rep. won't rule out tapping into DOJ fund
Rep. Andrew Clyde supports the DOJ's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund and has not ruled out seeking compensation for himself, citing past IRS targeting and civil asset forfeiture. Clyde claims the fund is intended to make whole anyone unfairly targeted by government, including Capitol rioters from January 6, 2021.