DOJ Criticized for Spending Billions on Private Companies for Civil Asset Forfeitures

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is facing backlash for using over $6 billion in contracts with private companies to handle its asset forfeiture investigations.
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Critics argue that innocent Americans often become targets and have their assets seized without proper due process.
Concerns Raised Over Treatment of Ordinary Citizens in Asset Forfeiture

The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit law firm, has expressed concerns about law enforcement treating ordinary citizens like ATMs through asset forfeiture.
Critics claim that substantial revenue is generated from seized assets and contracts awarded to private companies aim to assist with asset identification, investigation, record-keeping, and courtroom testimony.
Unfair Burden of Proof and Lack of Judicial Oversight Criticized

Critics argue that asset forfeiture places an unfair burden of proof on property owners, making it difficult and costly for them to recover their seized assets.
The civil nature of the process means individuals are not entitled to a public defender, and cases exist where innocent individuals have seen their assets seized without sufficient oversight.
Civil Asset Forfeiture Controversy Raises Questions about Law Enforcement’s Role

The controversy surrounding civil asset forfeiture prompts questions about the balance between law enforcement’s duty to combat criminal activity and individuals’ rights to due process and protection against unwarranted property seizure.
Critics argue that safeguards must be in place to ensure innocent citizens are not unfairly targeted and their assets are not wrongfully seized..
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