# Controversial encounters between law-enforcement and civilians - the omnibus thread #2

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**Created:** [June 23, 2020, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-encounters-between-law-enforcement-and-civilians-the-omnibus-thread-2/912531 "2020-06-23T20:29:26Z")\
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Not sure if this was covered in this thread, but I’m a bit surprised in the way the court ruled here. Cautiously pleased, but surprised.

> **[Alabama Cops Who Arrested Mechanic for Not Giving Them His ID Denied...](https://www.yahoo.com/news/alabama-cops-arrested-mechanic-not-201013496.html)**
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> "The police are free to ask questions, and the public is free to ignore them," wrote a federal judge.

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