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The appeals court stated that it is clearly established that an officer cannot pull someone over without reasonable suspicion and then fabricate a traffic violation.
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The appeals court stated that an officer cannot pull someone over without reasonable suspicion and then fabricate a traffic violation.
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- The appeals court
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{ "date": "2026-09-28", "court": "U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit" } - Subject Tags
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- 6bcd53b4-4e6c-45b2-b33b-7ae4a4f7e821
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- September 30, 2026 at 4:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 4:04 AM (2 weeks ago)
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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals denied qualified immunity to two police officers who conducted an unlawful traffic stop and search. The court found the officers fabricated a traffic violation and impermissibly extended the detention, violating the driver's Fourth Amendment rights.
Flock Safety's "Safe City" subscription bundles license plate readers, live video, and gunfire microphones, raising concerns for lawful gun owners. The article discusses how these systems can lead to innocent drivers being mistaken for suspects and the legal implications under the Fourth Amendment.
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