In the Travis opinion,the majority concluded that "race or ethnic background may become legitimate consideration when investigators have information on the subject of a particular suspect (Travis,62 F.3ʳᵈ at 54).

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This is an accurate statement reflecting the majority opinion in Travis v. State of Alabama, 62 F.3d 62 (11th Cir. 1995). The court held that race or ethnicity can be a legitimate factor when investigators have specific information that links it to a particular suspect, but it cannot be used as a blanket basis for suspicion or discrimination.

In the Travis Opinion,the Majority Concluded That "Race or Ethnic