American Civil Liberties Union : ACLU Complaint in Scott v. Bevard

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ACLU Complaint in Scott v. Bevard (5/8/2002)

Routine traffic stop of white driver that degenerated into unlawful search and detention of three African American high school students who were his passengers violated the 4^th and 14^th Amendments.

ACLU Press Release: Three Students Charge Illinois State Police with Racial Profiling in Vehicle Stop

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