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New Mexico Political Report
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AG narrows forfeiture program that landed LC city attorney in hot water

A program that allowed local police departments to seize assets from those accused of crimes will now only apply to those who are convicted except for specific crimes, according to United States Attorney General Eric Holder. The Washington Post described the move as, “the most sweeping check on police power to confiscate personal property since […]