[Cboldt]

The new rule only applies to those who are under probation, out on bail, etc. No need for reasonable suspicion. That's typical, FWIW, as part of judge-imposed conditions when anybody appears before the bench, until the case is settled. What's different here is that the target was out and about, minding his own business.

If the cops pinch a person who is not on probation or otherwise personally in view of the law, the usual (weak) fourth amendment applies. If the government thinks the search was unreasonable (which amounts to absence of any reason to have suspicion), then it won't use the evidence against you.

[HiTech RedNeck]

Well this sure sounds like something different than what that blazing jeremiad makes it out to be.

We should try not to be played.

[Edward.Fish]

If the cops pinch a person who is not on probation or otherwise personally in view of the law, the usual (weak) fourth amendment applies.

Are you willing to bet your papers, possessions, and/or life on that statement?