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5. It does not vary. The Town of Castle Rock v. Gonzales strengthened a finding from Deshaney v. Winnebago County

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 09:42 PM

Nov 7

Department of Social Services that the state does not have a duty to protect against harms it did not create. Cops do not have to protect you.

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Protect and serve? We can only imagine what is happening inside the [View all] moniss Nov 7 OP

ALL have that duty. Problem is many ignore it. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 7 #2

As humans, sure. As part of their jobs? They are not legally required. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 7 #3

Yes indeed they put protect and serve on their moniss Nov 7 #7