Police get leeway in search of bus and train passengers

Tuesday, June 18, 2002

WASHINGTON -- In a decision that could aid the government's anti-terrorism efforts, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that police can question passengers on buses and trains and search for evidence without informing them that they can refuse.

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