Black, Latino drivers win certification in traffic stop bias suit
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a motion for certification for a class of Black and Latino drivers who alleged that Chicago police pulled them over for minor traffic violations that lead to frisks and vehicle searches at higher rates than white drivers after finding evidence that drivers of color are stopped at disproportionate rates. (Image from Shutterstock)
A federal judge in Illinois has granted a motion for certification for a class of Black and Latino drivers who alleged that Chicago police pulled them over for minor traffic violations that lead to frisks and vehicle searches at higher rates than white drivers after finding evidence that drivers of color are stopped at disproportionate rates.
Law360 has the story.
U.S. District Judge Mary M. Rowland of the Northern District of Illinois granted a motion Monday for class certification by five named plaintiffs who are accusing the Chicago Police Department of using a traffic stop program involving targets and quotas that encourage officers to conduct more stops that involve Black and Latino drivers.
Rowland found that requirements for certification, including numerosity, typicality and adequacy, had been met. According to the order, the city does not dispute the drivers’ evidence.
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