News of the raids was picked up by several media outlets and sparked a national conversation about constitutional rights. On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council approved two settlements in two lawsuits stemming from the raids.
Attorney Dan Gilleon, who represented the 16 dancers, said the settlement was validating for his clients, who have long felt that their rights were violated. According to the complaint, the officers showed up in bulletproof vests and ordered the scantily-clad dancers into a dressing room. The dancers said the process lasted more than an hour and that they were threatened with arrest when they asked to leave.
Police have also said that cataloging tattoos is an easy way to identify dancers who regularly change their appearance. What still remains unclear is whether the settlements will prompt the city to change its ordinance that governs strip club inspections. The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times.
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