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Leyland Cecco in Toronto

Canada court rules random traffic stops are racist and unconstitutional

Joseph-Christopher Luamba walks through courthouse lined with pictures of judges.
The case was brought by Joseph-Christopher Luamba, who was pulled over nearly 10 times in 18 months for no reason. Photograph: Canadian Press/Rex/Shutterstock

A Canadian court has ruled that random traffic stops violate the country’s charter, striking down the “unbounded power” of police in searches that often amount to racial profiling.

A Quebec superior judge ruled on Tuesday that police cannot pull over drivers without cause.

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