rtk wrote:Lumpy wrote:Do federal agents have the authority to publicly stop and detain people on probable cause? If that guy in the lane next to you at the stop light is a fed, could he pull you over if he sees you smoking a joint?
He could attempt to stop you and call the local jurisdiction for the stop. It would probably be the same as displaying an open container of alcohol.
Why would they need to call the local jurisdiction for the stop?