A law that was originally intended as a weapon against organized crime, but has come to have broader application, including in civil claims for a wide range of activities is:

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The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) was originally enacted in 1970 to combat organized crime by targeting the activities of the Mafia and other criminal organizations. However, the law's broad definition of "racketeering activity" has allowed it to be applied to a wide range of criminal and civil claims, including fraud, embezzlement, and securities violations.

A Law That Was Originally Intended as a Weapon Against