11th Circuit Says Police Can Detain Anyone for Three Days If They Have the Same Name as The One On Their Warrant
I’ve lived in town for close to 30 years, and there have been several residents over the years with my name. According to the 11th circuit, that’s close enough for government work. If there’s a warrant for one of my doppelgangers, the Constitution allows them to scoop me up and detain me for 72 hours.