Trump Administration Reviving Centuries-Old Prize Law to Try to Claim Iranian Oil Tankers

TL;DR

The Justice Department is attempting to revive prize law, a centuries-old maritime law, to seize Iranian oil tankers.
Prize law allows for a streamlined process to claim captured vessels and cargo, bypassing civil asset forfeiture.
Legal experts express concerns about the practical and legal challenges of applying this ancient law in modern conflicts, particularly regarding jurisdiction and international relations.
The revival of prize law is part of a larger trend of the Trump administration utilizing dormant or defunct legal mechanisms.
Challenges include physically bringing seized vessels to U.S. ports and potential reciprocal actions from adversaries.

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