1. Supreme Court Rules Strip-Searches Allowed for Any Arrest
According to Justice Kennedy, the court cannot rightfully judge a correctional officers decision on who may be smuggling dangerous weapons or drugs, as well as consider public health and information about gang affiliations (Liptak). ... The American Bar Association also filed a brief highlighting the fact that international human rights treaties ban strip-searches as well. ... In their opinion, the Fourth Amendment supports their opinion that people arrested for minor offenses not related to drugs or contraband should not be subjected to a strip-search (Liptak). ...
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