Update 7/27 at 8:29 a.m.: This story has been updated to include additional comments from Congressman Rutherford.
A rule change at the federal Justice Department could allow police officers to confiscate more people’s property if they believe it’s being used in a crime — even if they never arrest someone.
Some states have outright banned the practice known as civil-asset forfeiture, while others including Florida have established strict limits.
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