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Racial profiling in Chicago traffic stops

CHICAGO — A Black driver’s civil rights claim will proceed in Illinois federal court against Chicago, which allegedly has a widespread practice of targeting Black drivers who legally possess firearms for unlawful traffic stops, searches and arrests. The driver plausibly supports her claim with allegations involving four similar incidents to her arrest,…

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DOJ: Virginia Democrat State Sen. Louise Lucas Charged with Drug Trafficking, Money LaunderingThe Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas (D) and several other individuals were charged with drug trafficking and money laundering. The post DOJ: Virginia Democrat State Sen. Louise Lucas Charged with Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering appeared first on Breitbart .

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