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Emily Berkowitz

Communications Strategist, Criminal Justice, ACLU

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  • Justice System and Carceral Reform

Why Police Traffic Stops Are Dangerous and Ineffective

Millions of drivers are pulled over every year for minor violations like broken taillights or tinted windows. Data shows these stops rarely make roads safer, and instead lead to racial disparities, violence, and loss of trust in police.