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Justice Dept Revives Ancient Sea Law | US News
The Justice Department is reviving ancient wartime maritime laws to justify seizing ships linked to Venezuela and Iran, turning to prize law—a rarely used legal tool that grants the government permanent ownership of seized vessels without time limits. This move, sparked by the Trump administration, targets tankers intercepted for violating quarantine or sanctions, offering a stronger legal basis than civil forfeiture. But with decades of legal precedent left behind and few lawyers trained in prize law, the strategy faces steep hurdles—including potential lawsuits over blockades and concerns…
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