The consequence of ___________is that police are free to engage in dragnet-like searches of buses and trains,in settings where it is extremely difficult for any citizen to refuse to cooperate.

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The consequence described here is consistent with the ruling in Florida v. Bostick, which held that police may conduct searches on buses and trains without a warrant or probable cause, as long as the encounter is consensual and the person being searched feels free to leave. This has been criticized as leading to dragnet-like searches, as it can be difficult for passengers to refuse consent when they are in a confined space and may feel compelled to comply with police requests.

The Consequence of ___________Is That Police Are Free to Engage