41.   Now, for the first time, California would require police to adhere to state laws rather than federal laws when seizing property in drug cases.

42.   Now, the IRS may seize that property, along with any other assets Himes may have built up with the alleged smuggling scam.

43.   On Wednesday, the fevered pitch rose another degree when Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas vowed to seize the property under the ominous domain law.

44.   Otherwise, he said, the government can file lawsuits, garnish wages, seize property and hold up tax refunds.

45.   Other victims, such as people who had their property seized or who were victims of Nazi medical experiments, will also be able to file for compensation.

46.   Seidemann, the lawyer, believes that the nationalists are prepared to seize any property if they find a way.

47.   She said the IRS can seize property or file lawsuits to settle claims.

48.   So declining land prices mean the losses banks absorb when they seize property and try to sell it grow with time.

49.   Some building owners may even be taking advantage of this nervousness by hiring mob-affiliated companies as squatters so banks will not dare seize their properties.

50.   Supporters said law enforcement officials have abused their power in recent years to seize property before criminal charges are filed.