Case Summary
SCSJ represented two residents of public housing in Washington, North Carolina, whose apartment was illegally raided by armed deputies who were at the wrong address. SCSJ took the case due to concerns about local law enforcement’s disregard of the Fourth Amendment rights of people in public housing. A financial settlement was reached in 2018.
Why it's Important
This case is about the protecting people from unnecessary government and law enforcement intrusion.
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