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Atwater v. City of Lago Vista

532 U.S. 318scotus, 2001.

Citation
532 U.S. 318
Court
scotus
Date filed
2001-04-24
Cited by
1,388 later opinions (as at 2026-06-30)
Context
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Why this case matters. Custodial arrest for a fine-only offence.

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