Why Stop-and-Frisk is Legal | Terry v. Ohio

The video discusses the landmark Supreme Court case Terry v Ohio, where Detective McFadden's suspicion led to the frisk and arrest of Terry and Chilton. The case questioned the legality of stop and frisk under the 4th Amendment. Despite initial appeals, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Ohio, allowing stop and frisk with reasonable suspicion. The decision remains controversial, with ongoing debates about its impact on systemic racism and police authority.

What was Justice Douglas's dissenting opinion about police authority?

How did the Terry v. Ohio case impact police practices in the United States?

What were the statistics regarding the racial demographics of those stopped and frisked in New York City?