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CAFRa

A reform aimed at addressing issues with asset forfeiture.

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Jan 22, 2026

What legal mechanisms do prosecutors use to forfeit assets in federal fraud cases?

Prosecutors in use three statutory mechanisms to seize and forfeit assets: tied to a conviction, brought against property in rem, and handled by seizing agencies without immediate judicial involvement...

Jan 13, 2026

What legal mechanisms do state attorneys general use to enforce civil disgorgement orders and seize property?

State attorneys general secure civil disgorgement orders through statutes and common-law powers that let them sue companies or individuals for ill-gotten gains, and they enforce those orders by using ...