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It’s Your Backyard Ventura County By Melissa Quinn / @MelissaQuinn97 / November 12, 2015 In 2014, the Justice Department and Treasury Department netted $4.5 billion through civil forfeiture. Civil forfeiture gives law enforcement the power to seize cash, cars and houses if they suspect the property is tied to criminal activity. (Photo: Brendan McDermid/Reuters/Newscom) For federal state and local law enforcement […]
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