All articles tagged with #illegal detention
The U.S. Navy has detained two survivors from a suspected drug smuggling boat attacked in the Caribbean, marking the first known prisoners in Trump's undeclared war against narcoterrorist groups, raising legal and ethical questions about the conduct of these operations.
Eleven individuals deported from the US to Ghana are suing the Ghanaian government, claiming their detention in a military camp was illegal as they had not violated any laws. The case highlights tensions over US immigration policies under President Trump and Ghana's handling of deportees, with some detainees also suing the US government.
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.