sir_mrej t1_j1eo4wd wrote
Reply to comment by Sbatio in Mass. State Police to set up sobriety checkpoint starting Thursday in Bristol County by LackingUtility
I'm pretty sure they're not legal in PA. I saw one once, but that's it.
Sbatio t1_j1eyxf7 wrote
They do them in rural areas to catch undocumented workers. I’ve driven through a few with my friend there who is a lawyer.
Basically he explained in PA as long as the police post that the check point is ahead and people can turn off to avoid it then its legal.
Ive also heard that if you are within 100 miles of an international border(which includes international airports so it covers most of the country) our rights are limited too.
Then in another thread it was pointed out that checkpoints were challenged in the Supreme Court and upheld as lawful activity for the police.
So I think we are pretty stuck with them from a legal perspective. But there can still be pressure on elected officials to limit them I guess
sir_mrej t1_j1fe6k5 wrote
I have heard the 100 miles thing and I REALLY want someone to challenge it. Because that's like 90% of the US population (or something). Yeesh.
Did some googling.....dang. You're 100% right. I totally thought they weren't legal, as they were a warrant less search in my opinion. Sigh :(
majoroutage t1_j1fywnl wrote
>Ive also heard that if you are within 100 miles of an international border
The 100 miles things gives federal law enforcement authority they would not normally have unless authorized by the state.
PakkyT t1_j1fi8sd wrote
>They do them in rural areas to catch undocumented workers. I’ve driven through a few with my friend there who is a lawyer.
No they don't. Local cops don't care about undocumented workers because being in the country undocumented is not a criminal offense, it is a civil offense, so just ike when you have a dispute with your neighbor and the police have no interest in your civil affairs dispute, they have no interest in undocumented workers if they are not actually committing a criminal act.
Sbatio t1_j1fwx0w wrote
OK. I have driven through them in PA but you must remember better than I do. /s
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