Stopping Anybody Who Looks Suspicious

The old saying of: “If you have done nothing wrong, you have nothing to worry about.” Except 40-year old local white guy was stopped and they were ready to take me in.

There is some truth to this. I can understand why people are worried when stopped by authorities. I have been stopped, questioned, and it was even suggested that I be taken to the department. The other and more experienced officer said no. This was nearby my neighborhood. More likely than not, you are considered guilty until you prove you are innocent. And white older guy looks like he belongs.

Suspicion is basically an assumption the person by appearance or actions does not belong. Quite the opposite could be the case.

However? Being stopped by authorities places a person in an awkward position. In many cases, a person wonders? “What have I done wrong and they are purposely in a weaker position not knowing. Then if it is nothing? Ok, then why did you stop me? Do I look like a thief or troublemaker? Or are you accosting people because of other reasons and maybe a physical difference.

I am your ordinary white-haired white guy (today) on the street who has been questioned and was getting annoyed with the young twirp. I told him, I wish to speak to the Chief or Captain when we get there. The older police officer was smart and decided it was not worthwhile to hang on to me. It was annoying. I had done nothing wrong.

But what about minorities?

Minorities do not have to be of color. They can be those of a different origin or race.

Key Takeaways About a Stop by Police of Minorities or People in General

• Supreme Court Clash: Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized Justice Brett Kavanaugh, claiming he is out of touch with working-class Americans, particularly regarding his support for broad ICE enforcement powers in Los Angeles.
• Impact on Workers: Sotomayor highlighted that even brief immigration stops can have serious consequences for hourly workers, affecting their income and daily life.
• Legal Disagreement: Kavanaugh defended ICE operations and policies like asylum metering, while Sotomayor and other liberal justices warned of government overreach and discrimination against Latino and low-wage workers.

“Sotomayor rebukes Kavanaugh over impact of immigration stops”

Story by Nicole Weatherholtz, NewsMax

Sotomayor rebukes Kavanaugh over impact of immigration stops

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor sniped at fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh, suggesting he is out of touch with working-class Americans as she criticized his stance on immigration enforcement.

Speaking Tuesday at the University of Kansas School of Law, Sotomayor revisited Kavanaugh’s concurring opinion backing broader authority for Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Los Angeles last year by the Trump administration.

She argued that even short encounters with law enforcement can carry significant consequences for hourly workers trying to make ends meet. Sotomayor . . .

“Those hours that they took you away, nobody’s paying that person. And that makes a difference between a meal for him and his kids that night and maybe just cold supper.”

Kavanaugh’s opinion, issued last September, let ICE continue enforcement efforts in the Los Angeles area, including targeting individuals based on broad indicators such as occupation and language. Adding . . .

“Immigration stops based on reasonable suspicion of illegal presence have been an important component of US immigration enforcement for decades, across several presidential administrations.”

AB: What law enforcement has done over decades does not make it correct or right. In the past, not only color would be a roadblock, heritage, difference in appearance different life style, etc. are all used as reasons. Stopping and questioning people because they are different violates their rights.

At the time, Sotomayor and the court’s two other liberal justices issued a sharp dissent, warning of potential overreach. Writing . . .

“We should not have to live in a country where the government can seize anyone who looks Latino, speaks Spanish, and appears to work a low wage job.”

Meanwhile, Kavanaugh seemed receptive last month to the Trump administration’s position that metering – the practice that allows immigration officials to limit how many migrants can apply for asylum – should remain an option for immigration enforcement moving forward.

While the policy, which was used during President Donald Trump’s first term, is not in effect, the Justice Department is seeking to have a lower-court decision blocking the policy overturned.

“Why would Congress privilege someone who illegally enters the United States?” Kavanaugh asked.

Kavanaugh is privileged and he shows it with his questioning. Sotomayor got it correct. However, why not ask the illegals why they are in the United States?

High Court’s Sotomayor slams Kavanaugh as out of touch

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