Constitutional Rights
Foundational cases organized by issue.
Stops & Frisks
Terry v. Ohio, 392 U.S. 1 (1968)
Police may briefly detain on reasonable suspicion and frisk for weapons when they reasonably believe the person is armed and dangerous.
Read opinion →Traffic Stops
Rodriguez v. United States, 575 U.S. 348 (2015)
Police may not prolong a completed traffic stop for unrelated investigation without independent reasonable suspicion.
Read opinion →Consent
Schneckloth v. Bustamonte, 412 U.S. 218 (1973)
Consent must be voluntary under the totality of the circumstances.
Read opinion →Bail
Stack v. Boyle, 342 U.S. 1 (1951)
Bail higher than reasonably calculated to assure appearance is excessive.
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