"Judge Declares 'Kansas Two Step' Tactic by Highway Patrol Illegal"

A federal judge has ruled that the Kansas Highway Patrol's "Kansas Two Step" tactic, which involves detaining drivers without reasonable suspicion, is illegal and a violation of the Fourth Amendment. The tactic targets motorists with out-of-state license plates or those traveling to or from states where recreational marijuana is legal. After the initial purpose of the stop is resolved, troopers ask questions about travel plans without reasonable suspicion and then search vehicles for potential drugs. The judge ordered the highway patrol to stop this practice, stating that the agency has "waged war on motorists." The ACLU of Kansas, which filed the lawsuit, called the decision a significant win for motorists' constitutional rights.