It would be a violation of the right to equal protection under the U.S.Constitution for a state to pass a merchant protection statute allowing merchants,but not other citizens,to stop and detain suspected shoplifters.

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A merchant protection statute is designed to address specific issues related to retail theft, and courts have generally upheld such statutes as long as they are reasonable and serve a legitimate state interest.

It Would Be a Violation of the Right to Equal