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Illinois v. Wardlow

528 U.S. 119scotus, 2000.

Citation
528 U.S. 119
Court
scotus
Date filed
2000-01-19
Cited by
4,162 later opinions (as at 2026-06-30)
Context
Stops & searches

Why this case matters. Unprovoked flight in a high-crime area as reasonable suspicion.

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