Nevada judge limits police ability to seize property without criminal charges, impacting veteran's case.

A Nevada judge ruled that state police can't use a federal loophole to seize personal property, impacting a case where Marine veteran Stephen Lara had his $87,000 life savings seized without being charged with a crime. With help from the Institute for Justice, Lara is suing for damages and to prevent similar police actions. The ruling could have broader implications for civil asset forfeiture practices.

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