
We the People: Search and Seizure
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The Complexities of Traffic Stops and Police Power
Exploring the racial profiling and discriminatory practices in the escalation of the war on drugs, this chapter discusses cases challenging police search legality and the broad interpretation of 'reasonable suspicion'. Highlighting power dynamics and emotions during traffic stops, the narrative questions police authority, technological advancements, and the evolving Fourth Amendment, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on black communities.
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