Seems to me like greater damage was being done to the people getting stopped and searched on the pretext of jaywalking. From the article: > The Legal Aid Socie

Seems to me like greater damage was being done to the people getting stopped and searched on the pretext of jaywalking. From the article: > The Legal Aid Society called the legislation long overdue. The non-profit organization, which provides free legal representation to New Yorkers who cannot afford a lawyer, said police for decades have used the violation as a pretext to stop, question and frisk residents – especially those of color.