Nikkolas Thompson v. United States
I. Whether, the 2000 amendments to the Civil Asset Forfeiture act are constitutional where it requires a Claimant to prove the source of the funds in question prior to the Government meeting a minimum pleading standard for its allegations against the defendant currency.
II. Whether special interrogatories are required pursuant to Rule G of the Supplemental Rules of Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions once a District Court has determined a Claimant has standing.
Whether the 2000 amendments to the Civil Asset Forfeiture act are constitutional where it requires a Claimant to prove the source of the funds in question prior to the Government meeting a minimum pleading standard for its allegations against the defendant currency