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Incident Details

Updated On
May 8, 2023
Date of Incident
June 1, 2020
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Case number
1:21-cv-04629
Case Status
Settled
Type of case
Civil

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Atlanta Police Department
Charges →
Detention Date →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Status of Seized Equipment →
Returned in part
Search Warrant Obtained →
No
Actor who seized equipment →
Law enforcement

Incident Details

Updated On
August 11, 2017
Date of Incident
January 29, 2017
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Case number
1:17-cv-00353
Case Status
Dismissed
Type of case
Civil

Border Stop

Stopped at border? →
Yes
Target Nationality →
US Citizenship Status of Target →
U.S. permanent resident (green card)
Denied Entry? →
No
Stopped Previously? →
No
Asked for device access? →
Unknown
Asked to display social media? →
Unknown
Asked for social media passwords? →
Unknown
Asked intrusive questions about work? →
Yes
Were devices searched or seized? →
Unknown