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Civil forfeiture is the process the government uses to take and sell your property—including cash, cars, and even homes—even if you have not been convicted of—or even charged with—any crime.


Every year hundreds of thousands of Americans lose their property through civil forfeiture—don’t be one of them!

Print the card double-sided and then fold in half.

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