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The Legalization of Racial Profiling
25:46 - 29:31 (03:45)
The Supreme Court has allowed racial profiling to be a part of the due process of law, as seen in cases like Terry versus Ohio and Sokolow, which goes against the 14th amendment's promise of equal protection under the law.
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The Sokolow v. United States case in 1989 was a groundbreaking ruling that allowed law enforcement agents to use suspicious behavior as grounds for investigation and arrest even if there wasn't direct proof of a crime.
25:46 - 28:27 (02:40)
Law Enforcement
Summary
The Sokolow v. United States case in 1989 was a groundbreaking ruling that allowed law enforcement agents to use suspicious behavior as grounds for investigation and arrest even if there wasn't direct proof of a crime.
ChapterThe Legalization of Racial Profiling
EpisodeSelects: How Profiling Works
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Chuck and Josh discuss the 14th and Fourth Amendments and how they relate to due process of law, equal protection of laws, and profiling.
28:27 - 29:31 (01:04)
Legal system
Summary
Chuck and Josh discuss the 14th and Fourth Amendments and how they relate to due process of law, equal protection of laws, and profiling. They also explore Supreme Court cases like Sokolow and Terry versus Ohio in relation to these amendments.