Lawsuit: Idaho Fish and Game check stations unconstitutional
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Check stations set up by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game with officers requiring all motorists to stop are violations of the Idaho and U.S. constitutions, a northern Idaho man said in a lawsuit.
Boundary County resident Steve Tanner in documents filed last week in U.S. District Court asked that Idaho Fish and Game be prohibited from operating the stations while the lawsuit advances.
State officials in court documents defend the check stations as allowed under Idaho law to stop hunters, anglers and trappers to catch poachers, collect harvest information, and check for diseases in game animals.
But Tanner in his complaint said authorities are going too far by illegally stopping motorists who aren't hunting, fishing or trapping. He said the state is incorrectly telling law enforcement officials they can stop anyone.
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