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U.S. v. Bajakajian, No. 96-1487 (U.S. Supreme Court) (524 U.S. 321; 118 S.Ct. 2028) (June 22, 1998) (Justice Thomas)

This is an important and far-reaching forfeiture case, the import of which can best be assessed by Justice Kennedy's dissent in which he states: "For the first time in its history, the Court strikes down a fine as excessive under the Eighth Amendment. The decision is disturbing both for its ...

 

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