The California Supreme Court has ruled that individuals cannot be detained solely for attempting to avoid police interaction. This landmark decision, which has immediate statewide implications, restricts the conditions under which law enforcement officers can stop and question people. The ruling is seen as a significant step towards addressing over-policing, particularly in communities of color, and is expected to alter police conduct during public interactions.
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Supporters say with this ruling, the Supreme Court of California is finally recognizing instances of over-policing -- especially in communities of color. https://t.co/xxcZu3VN4v https://t.co/xxcZu3VN4v
This has huge implications: People can't be detained just for trying to avoid police, California Supreme Court says https://t.co/J14tVZxtvW