\u201cThe United States of America (the \u2018Government\u2019) allege that Defendant Terry S. Johnson, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Alamance County, North Carolina, engaged in a pattern or practice of discriminatory law enforcement activities directed against Latinos, in violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.\u201d The government\u2019s Fourteenth Amendment claim survives summary judgment; its Fourth Amendment claim is dismissed, including roadblocks. United States v. Johnson, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84552 (M.D. N.C. June 20, 2014).*<\/p>\n
The officer had probable cause to stop defendant\u2019s vehicle because of something hanging underneath. Once stopped, it seemed like it was related to drug trafficking as part of a hidden compartment or trapdoor. Defendant\u2019s consent to search was all encompassing, and there\u2019s nothing to show that it wasn\u2019t voluntary. United States v. Garcia, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 85171 (E.D. Ark. June 23, 2014).*<\/p>\n
Defendant was seen surreptitiously photographing a young girl in a grocery store, and store employees called the police. The stop as he came outside the store was with reasonable suspicion. United States v. Vargas, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 84625 (D. P.R. June 18, 2014).*<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
\u201cThe United States of America (the \u2018Government\u2019) allege that Defendant Terry S. Johnson, in his official capacity as Sheriff of Alamance County, North Carolina, engaged in a pattern or practice of discriminatory law enforcement activities directed against Latinos, in violation … Continue reading