We the People: Search and Seizure
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The Terry Stop: Landmark Supreme Court Decision
This chapter discusses the historical incident in Cleveland leading to the landmark Supreme Court case of Terry versus Ohio, where the issue of probable cause for seizing and searching an individual is highlighted. Set against the civil rights movement, tensions and challenges faced by law enforcement, particularly in addressing suspicious behavior, are explored. The aftermath, reactions, and racial implications of the Supreme Court decision on stop and frisk powers are also examined.
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