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On the recordFebruary 7, 1995
I just want to respond and point out that if any agency breaks down a door looking for evidence and it is not there and they say, ``tough luck,'' that is true under the exclusionary rule today. The exclusionary rule only applies if something illegal is in fact found. One of its detriments is the fact it offers by itself no protection in those situations where someone, an innocent's rights are transgressed.
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Adam Schiff
Democratic · California

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Discussing the implications of the exclusionary rule in relation to law enforcement practices.

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