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pjc50yesterday at 4:46 PM1 replyview on HN

Publishing the name of someone arrested and then later released without charge could constitute harm to them, even if you make it theoretically illegal to discriminate against them on that basis.

The US use of mugshots is exploitative.


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Amezarakyesterday at 10:39 PM

Arresting someone without that being widely reported has historically resulted in substantial harm - it's called "disappearing" someone.

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