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LA Council Curbs Pretextual Stops, Pushing for Reform
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Los Angeles City Council votes to limit pretextual traffic stops, aiming to reduce racial disparities and build trust. The move, mostly symbolic, pushes the Police Commission to set rules like San Franciscos, banning stops on minor violations unless theres an immediate safety concern. The decision comes after years of debate, with studies showing these stops disproportionately affect Black and Latino drivers. Reformers see it as a step towards ending racial profiling, while LAPD and their union are expected to push back.
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