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hrmjustin

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Thu Jun 13, 2013, 02:11 PM Jun 2013

DOJ Plans To Back NYPD Oversight Move ( Stop and Frisk) [View all]

By: Vivian Lee

The U.S. Justice Department is throwing its support behind a federal monitor for the NYPD if a judge finds stop-and-frisk unconstitutional.

The move comes as Manhattan federal judge Shira Scheindlin weighs a decision in the class-action lawsuit aiming to curb stop-and-frisk.

She would appoint the monitor if she rules against the city.

Her decision is expected in the coming months.

Read more at http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/183742/doj-plans-to-back-nypd-oversight-move

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