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Oct 03, 2023
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Resisting Arrest: A Method for Legitimizing Controversial Arrests
Estimating the exact count of individuals arrested solely for resisting arrest proves challenging due to inconsistent or scarce reporting by law enforcement agencies. Nonetheless, instances of individuals facing charges solely for resisting arrest, without additional charges, are not uncommon. Such cases...
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Sep 27, 2023
The impact of these pretextual traffic stops on low-income communities can be severe.
Pretextual traffic stops have become a common practice in low-income neighborhoods across the United States. These stops, also known as "fishing expeditions," occur when a police officer stops a vehicle for a minor traffic violation with the intention of investigating...
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Sep 27, 2023
Right-to-record: The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a landmark decision in Turner v. Driver, a case that significantly impacts the First Amendment rights of individuals to record police activities. Contrary to previous misconceptions, this case did not involve a...
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