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Wisconsin lawmakers seek to redefine illegal strip searches
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin introduced a bill Monday that would expand the definition of illegal strip searches after a school superintendent told six girls to remove their clothes during a search last year for vaping devices.
US searches of phones, laptops at airports rising, suit says
U.S. government searches of travelers' cellphones and laptops at airports and border crossings nearly quadrupled since 2015 and were being done for reasons beyond customs and immigration enforcement, according to papers filed Tuesday in a federal lawsuit that claims scouring the electronic devices without a warrant is unconstitutional.
Juror’s Facebook posts could affect $2 million jury verdict (UPDATE)
A $2 million verdict in a federal lawsuit over illegal strip searches may be thrown out, and the entire case may have to be retried.
Walker signs bill providing immunity for body-cavity searches
A bill signed by Gov. Scott Walker this week will prevent physicians, physician assistants and registered nurses from being held legally liable when they perform body-cavity searches in certain circumstances.
Walker signs bill expanding strip search authority
Gov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that expands authorities' ability to conduct strip searches.
Assembly approves bill expanding strip search authority
The Wisconsin Assembly has approved a bill that would expand authorities' ability to conduct strip searches.
Milwaukee Common Council approves $5M strip search settlement (UPDATE)
The Milwaukee City Council approved a $5 million settlement Tuesday with dozens of African-American men who alleged illegal strip searches by police.
Judge dismisses lawsuit contending illegal body searches
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that contends Milwaukee police conducted an illegal body search.
Milwaukee City Attorney requests stay in strip-search cases
The Milwaukee City Attorney’s office has filed a motion to stay the proceedings in four strip-search cases while it appeals to a higher court for a federal judge to be removed.
Federal judge won’t step aside in strip search cases
A federal judge has denied the city of Milwaukee’s requests that he step aside from his involvement in four strip search cases.
3 officers in strip-search case deny wrongful acts
Three Milwaukee police officers accused of illegally strip-searching a man in 2012 testified in federal court Wednesday that their search was appropriate and that no nudity was publicly exposed.
12 men seek to join lawsuit over strip searches
Twelve men who claim Milwaukee police officers violated their rights by conducting illegal strip and cavity searches under the pretense of looking for drugs are seeking to join others who already have sued the city and police department.
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