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> ...every traffic stop, is a felony under 18 U.S. Code § 241 ... or or 18 U.S. Code § 242...

I strongly disagree with this. Traffic stops are absolutely not a felony. Properly-motivated traffic stops (think: "Stopping a driver who is operating his vehicle erratically" or "Stopping a driver whose vehicle is obviously in dangerous disrepair") are essential to maintaining the safe operation of our public roads. What should absolutely be a felony are warrantless searches conducted as part of a traffic stop, properly-motivated or not.

If the cops can't get a warrant over the phone, then they should not be permitted to do the search. They're not pressed for time! It's not like you're going to be going anywhere, they've ordered you and your passengers out of the vehicle. And if you run on foot, they still have the vehicle that they can search if they get a warrant.