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Supreme Court says constitutional protection against excessive fines applies to state actionsIn an opinion written by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the justices ruled unanimously for a man whose Land Rover was seized after he sold a small amount of drugs.
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Supreme Court says constitutional ban on ‘excessive fines’ also applies to statesThe Supreme Court's latest decision on 'excessive fines' will limit the power of the police and state law enforcement agents to seize cars, boats and other property.
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Supreme Court Rules Against Excessive State FinesThe Supreme Court ruled unanimously that states may not impose excessive fines, extending a bedrock constitutional protection but potentially jeopardizing asset-forfeiture programs that help fund police operations.
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