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The Fine Print in AG Holder's Forfeiture Directive

By Jeralyn, Section Crime Policy
Posted on Tue Jan 20, 2015 at 08:17:00 AM EST
Tags: asset forfeiture reform (all tags)
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I was among those touting Attorney General Eric Holder's press release last week which appeared to be a sea change in federal civil asset forfeiture policy. Next time I'll wait to see the fine print before endorsing a prosecutorial "reform", rather than rely on a press release.

A signed copy of the actual directive to U.S. Attorneys is now available here. It has some major ambiguities and exceptions that weren't apparent in the press release. [More...]

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