Tensions and Transformation: The Terry v. Ohio Case

This chapter recounts a pivotal moment in 1963 Cleveland, where a police officer's decision to stop and frisk three men leads to the landmark case of Terry v. Ohio. It explores the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling that altered legal standards for police encounters, amidst the backdrop of civil unrest and rising crime rates in urban America. The chapter critiques the potential for systemic racial bias in law enforcement practices brought to light by this decision.