Episode 742 • • 24:23 - 27:49
742: A.Q. in the Maghrim
Supreme Court Soccer Mom Case and Government Harassment
The hosts recall a Supreme Court ruling involving a "soccer mom" who was arrested for a minor seatbelt violation. They discuss how this precedent allows police to arrest citizens for minor offenses. Dvorak shares an anecdote from his time at an air pollution district regarding government agents who took pleasure in harassing citizens through strict adherence to the letter of the law.