Are Social Distancing Violations the New Stop and Frisk?

Words & Numbers

English - May 20, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 329 ratings
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In New York City, stop and frisk was controversial because it was a violation of the Fourth Amendment. As implemented, police would stop and frisk people without showing probable cause that the people were committing, or might be committing, a crime. The courts subsequently required that police demonstrate probable cause. But social distancing laws appear to be poised to take the place of stop and frisk, creating the opportunity for police to violate people’s Fourth Amendment rights.

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