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Aaron Washburn
Newfane, NY · 7 days ago

Legally, you cannot be pulled over solely for giving a police officer the middle finger, as it is considered protected free speech under the First Amendment. However, while the gesture itself is not a crime, it may lead to a stop if an officer finds another lawful reason to pull you over. Legal Status in 2026 Protected Speech: Multiple federal courts, including the Second and Sixth Circuits, have ruled that flipping off a police officer is expressive conduct protected by the First Amendment. Unlawful Seizure: Under the Fourth Amendment, a police officer must have "reasonable suspicion" of a crime or traffic violation to initiate a stop. Offending an officer's sensibilities does not meet this legal standard. Retaliation Claims: If you are pulled over or ticketed specifically because you made the gesture, you may have grounds for a civil rights lawsuit for First Amendment retaliation.

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MemesRUs
7 days ago

Enjoy your newfound wealth after that lawsuit brother.

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Mike Gibson
King, NC · 6 days ago

payday

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Joseph Warren
Inwood, WV · 7 days ago

that's what the 2nd amendment is for 😡

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John Corpus
Temple, TX · 7 days ago

hope he got all them unemployment

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Jose Feliciano
New York, NY · 7 days ago

That was unlawful , he's entitled to freedom of speech in those cops could have just walked away

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Brian Allen
Canton, MI · 7 days ago

He's allowed to give the middle finger. it's not your right to stop him