After a state seizes and seeks civil forfeiture of personal property, due process requires a timely forfeiture hearing but does not require a separate preliminary hearing, Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh wrote for the majority.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the majority's approach, stating that due process should include a retention hearing before an innocent owner is deprived of their property for extended periods.
While the court rejected streamlined procedures, five justices voiced concerns about civil asset forfeiture, highlighting the issue of confiscating property linked to alleged crimes.
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