Linda Martin was never charged with a crime, but the FBI seized her $40,200 and held it for two years. But the month after Linda filed a nationwide class action lawsuit with the Institute for Justice (IJ), the FBI hurriedly tried to return her nest egg to avoid any accountability. Although Linda now has her money back, her fight to end the FBI’s practice of sending unconstitutional forfeiture notices will continue in federal court in Washington, D.C.
