A married couple had $107,000 in cash seized by law enforcement during a traffic stop despite never being charged with any crime, in a case that drew attention to the controversial practice of civil asset forfeiture. The couple, who said the money represented their legitimate savings, found themselves unable to recover their funds without costly legal proceedings. Civil asset forfeiture allows law enforcement agencies to seize property suspected of being connected to criminal activity, even without filing criminal charges against the property owner. Critics argue the practice violates due process rights and disproportionately affects minorities and low-income individuals. The case was cited by reform advocates as a prime example of civil forfeiture abuse. Several states and the federal government have considered or enacted reforms to civil forfeiture laws in response to growing public concern about the practice, with some requiring a criminal conviction before property can be permanently seized.