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Constitutional Law Professor Obama's Buddies Anguish over Rights of Minorities

August 17, 2013

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Constitutional Law Professor Obama’s Buddies Anguish over Rights of Minorities

“NYPD personnel experienced or were aware of pressure to increase the number of stops…especially after the arrival of Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Kelly. In addition, this rising pressure for stop numbers was not accompanied by equivalent pressure to obey constitutional restrictions.” [From Federal Judge Shira Scheindlin’s ruling that “stop-and-frisk” is unconstitutional]