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Re:Software developer arrested in connection with murder of ... by dzhiurgis on Monday December 09, 2024 @08:32PM (#42372701)
Can cops "randomly" ID people in US?
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Re:Software developer arrested in connection with murder of ... by jojobas on Monday December 09, 2024 @11:31PM (#42373776)
Matching a murder suspect photo is the opposite of 'randomly'.
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Re:Software developer arrested in connection with murder of ... by bagels on Monday December 09, 2024 @09:44PM (#42373181)
In some states, under certain circumstances, yes.
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Re:Software developer arrested in connection with murder of ... by dathinab on Monday December 09, 2024 @08:45PM (#42372784)
is there any country (not currently in a civil war) where they can't do so as long as they come up with a reasonable pretense of suspicion?
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