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Discrimination * USA - Rhode Island bill attempts to curb racial profiling
Bill supporters say statistics show that minorities continue to face a disproportionate number of traffic stops
Grain Valley,MO,USA - Land Line Magazine /Associated Press -Jan 29, 2007: -- A legislative effort in the Rhode Island General Assembly is intended to prevent racial profiling by law enforcement officers during traffic stops. It is also designed to protect immigrants and juveniles... The legislation is in response to incidents during the past year that supporters contend were racially motivated... The legislation would prohibit police from asking passengers of vehicles for identification after traffic stops... Officers also would be barred from asking about immigration status, except in certain circumstances... Officers would be prohibited from using minor traffic violations as a pretext for stopping vehicles for other reasons... Police also would be prevented from inquiring about someone’s immigration status or demanding documentation when stopped for minor traffic violations...
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