Illinois gun shop sues sheriff, U.S. Secret Service over seizure worth millions

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Illinois gun shop sues sheriff, U.S. Secret Service over seizure worth millions

Two Illinois gun shop owners are suing Will County authorities and the U.S. Secret Service, claiming wrongful civil forfeiture. The couple's attorneys say civil forfeiture cases have ramped up in Will County, sparking civil rights discussions. The couple alleges their Fourth and 14th Amendment rights were violated when authorities seized vehicles and investment accounts without proper legal procedures. They maintain their innocence in connection…