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sl8

(17,009 posts)
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 08:20 AM 4 hrs ago

Alabama Supreme Court weighs ID requirement during police stops

This is the case where an Alabama pastor was watering his neighbor's flowers and was arrested for not providing police with his ID.

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Alabama Supreme Court weighs ID requirement during police stops

WAFF 48 News & Weather
Jan 9 2026

The Alabama Supreme Court is considering whether police can require people to show identification during stops.

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Alabama Supreme Court weighs ID requirement during police stops (Original Post) sl8 4 hrs ago OP
I remember this. SamKnause 4 hrs ago #1
A clear case of WFWB Bo Zarts 3 hrs ago #2
When I read the title, first thing I thought.... 70sEraVet 2 hrs ago #3

70sEraVet

(5,256 posts)
3. When I read the title, first thing I thought....
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 09:45 AM
2 hrs ago

It was referring to ICE agents having to show THEIR ID!
We are sailing new, unknown waters these days.

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