Allegheny County Prison Emp. v. County of Allegh.

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Allegheny County Prison Emp. v. County of Allegh., 315 F.Supp.2d 728 (W.D.Pa. 2004). Employees at a county jail brought a suit challenging its employee search policy, which involved random pat-down searches by same sex employees of all areas of the searched employee's body. including the abdomen and groin, as well as the removal of outer clothing, shoes and belts. The employees moved for a preliminary injunction. The district court denied the motion, finding that the employees failed to demonstrate the likelihood of success on their Fourth Amendment or equal protection claims. The court...