Quebec says police need power to randomly stop people. Can it convince Supreme Court?
;Resize=(620) "Joseph-Christopher Luamba arrives with his mother, Gina Nkembi Nianda and father, Lupaka Djungu-Sungu, for his court challenge, Monday, May 30, 2022 in Montreal. Luamba sued the government over alleged police racial profiling.")
Should a police officer be able to pull you over without a reason? The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Quebec case that deals with exactly that. Proponents of random police traffic stops say they’re important to stop drunk drivers. Detractors say they open the door to racial profiling.
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