Floyd v. City of New York

Floyd v. City of New York is a Supreme Court case that challenged the NYPD’s practice of stopping, questioning, and searching individuals without specific reason, known as “stop-and-frisk.” The court found that these practices violated the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments, which protect against unreasonable searches and equal treatment under the law. The ruling required the NYPD to change its policies to prevent racial profiling and ensure stops are based on reasonable suspicion. The case highlights issues of civil rights and police accountability concerning how law enforcement conducts searches and interacts with communities.