Police Use of Race in Suspect Descriptions: Constitutional Considerations
Introduction
With the country’s heightened concerns over national security in the wake of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the relationship between police powers and individual liberties has become increasingly complex. Recent national security measures have given the police expanded and diverse discretionary powers. Many individuals, especially male immigrants from predominantly Muslim countries, have seen their constitutional protections eroded.
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