Pung v. Isabella County · ¶43

Forfeiture of property can be a “‘fin[e]’” for purposes of the Eighth Amendment if it serves “in part to punish.” Aus tin v. United States, 509 U. S. 602, 610 (1993); United States v. Bajakajian, 524 U. S. 321, 328 (1998). To determine whether an exaction is punitive, the Court has consulted historical practice. Austin, 509 U. S., at 611–618.

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