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The Justice Department announced a settlement with Lexington, Mississippi, resolving allegations that the city’s police department engaged in unlawful policing practices. It is another reminder that when local law enforcement drifts into constitutional quicksand, the federal government eventually shows up with paperwork and a bill.
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The Justice Department announced a settlement with Lexington, Mississippi, resolving allegations that the city’s police department engaged in unlawful policing practices. It is another reminder that when local law enforcement drifts into constitutional quicksand, the federal government eventually shows up with paperwork and a bill.
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