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Lambo,
The only way not to illegally discriminate is to be indiscriminate.
For DUI checkpoints, that means if the cops don't want to stop every single vehicle at the checkpoint, they have to stop say every third vehicle.
If ICE is doing a raid or operation in an area or at a business, the safest way they have to not be accused of illegal discrimination is to stop all vehicles.
As far as I am aware anyone in a vehicle, when stopped by police (even if it later turns out there was no legal justification for the initial stop), has to cooperate. This is for the police officer's safety.
So we are getting stories of people who claim they were mistreated by ICE. Then when we are provided with further details, there is ALWAYS more to the story. Usually involving lack of cooperation with the ICE agents at the initial stop or active resistance.
If you or I or anyone else regardless of citizenship, race, nationality, are stopped by police while we are driving a vehicle, we have to cooperate. We don't necessarily have to say anything,as there is a right against self-incrimination.
But if you are stopped by police at a routine traffic stop and you refuse to identify yourself, refuse to roll down your window, refuse to provide I.D.,refuse to provide driver's license, insurance, registration, the cop can certainly take further steps including up to detention and arrest.
Not sure why everyone seems to think that federal ICE agents should have LESS authority under federal law than a local cop has under state law.
