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What to do if you encounter law enforcement: Your rights explained

What rights do U.S. citizens and non-citizens have when they encounter law enforcement? NPR's A Martinez speaks with Georgetown University law professor Paul Butler.

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A Martínez
A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.
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