US federal appeals court rules seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes unconstitutional
JURIST
JANUARY 24, 2024
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that the seizure of 700 safety deposit boxes under the process of civil asset forfeiture went beyond the warrant issued and violated the Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable search and seizure. The case has been remanded back to the district court for further proceedings.
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