To Serve, Protect, and…Fish for Cash? Bogus Traffic Stops Violate 4th Amendment

On a typical day, police officers pull over more than 50,000 drivers. If you’ve had a recent encounter with police, chances are good it was during a traffic stop. Traffic stops can lead to searches, arrests, and worse, yet they seldom involve a [search] warrant. So how did vehicles become Fourth-Amendment-free zones?  Today we are joined by Josh Windham, the leader of IJ’s Project on the Fourth Amendment. We’ll explore how traffic stops are driving a hole through the Fourth Amendment and how IJ is pushing back.    Tell Us Your Story Did police search your car? Did they fail to get consent or a warrant? We want to hear from you! IJ attorneys will review your potential case. get help