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accidents2 years ago

Multiple injuries and fatalities reported in series of Kansas City car crashes

A Kansas City man died and multiple people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound I-435 in Leawood, Kansas. The crash occurred when a Porsche collided with a semi-truck, causing the semi to hit one car before crashing into the rear of a Chevy pickup truck. The deceased victim, 69-year-old Randal Hammonds, was taken to the hospital but later pronounced dead. Five others were also hospitalized, two with serious injuries but in stable condition.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
#accidents#fatalities#kansas-city
legal2 years ago

"Kansas Highway Patrol's Controversial Vehicle Search Method Deemed Unconstitutional for Marijuana Cases"

A federal judge has ruled that the Kansas Highway Patrol's "two-step" technique, used to search vehicles for marijuana, is unconstitutional and violates individuals' Fourth Amendment rights. The technique involved officers ending a routine traffic stop, returning to their cruiser, and then turning around to initiate a separate effort to search the vehicle for marijuana. The Kansas Highway Patrol has been accused of targeting out-of-state drivers, particularly from Colorado and Missouri where marijuana is legal, resulting in successful drug seizures and charges. The court ruling comes after a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas and individuals who felt exploited and intimidated by the patrol's tactics. The judge's decision highlights the importance of protecting constitutional rights and condemns the "cowboy mentality of policing."

via Fox News|
#constitutional-rights#fourth-amendment#kansas-highway-patrol
law-and-justice2 years ago

"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.

via WDAF FOX4 Kansas City|
#aclu#fourth-amendment#illegal-detention
legal2 years ago

Kansas Highway Patrol's 'Two-Step' Ruled Unconstitutional by Judge

A federal judge has ruled that the Kansas Highway Patrol's "two-step" tactic, which involves detaining motorists without reasonable suspicion, is unconstitutional. The practice allows troopers to initiate voluntary interactions with drivers after a traffic stop, providing extra time to search for incriminating evidence or bring in drug-sniffing dogs. The judge's order requires troopers to inform drivers of their right to refuse and revoke consent, and to document consent on a written form. The ACLU, which sued the KHP on behalf of individuals subjected to the tactic, hailed the ruling as a significant victory. Both parties have until mid-August to respond to the terms of a possible injunction.

via KWCH|
#aclu#constitutional-rights#kansas-highway-patrol
law-and-justice2 years ago

Federal Judge Deems Kansas Trooper's 'Two-Step' Tactic Unconstitutional

A federal judge has ordered the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) to cease its "two-step" technique, ruling that the KHP's policies and practices violate the Fourth Amendment. The technique involves ending a routine traffic stop and then initiating a separate effort to search for contraband. The court case was brought by plaintiffs who challenged the KHP's practice of targeting out-of-state motorists and conducting vehicle searches without reasonable suspicion or consent. The judge found the KHP's actions to be unconstitutional and a violation of motorists' rights. The ruling is seen as a significant victory by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kansas.

via Kansas Reflector|
#aclu#constitutional-rights#fourth-amendment