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Judge Rules Ethnicity Can't Justify Police Stops in CA

9/14/2025

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District Judge Maame Frimpong ruled that ethnicity alone cannot justify law enforcement stops in a class action lawsuit by Latinos in California.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged ethnicity's relevance with other factors but found the plaintiffs lacked a strong basis for future questioning.
Non-citizens in Michigan can obtain a Real ID, which does not prove citizenship.
The Real ID deadline in Michigan is May 7, 2025, with upgrades available at local offices.
Immigration advocates recommend carrying documents due to increased enforcement under the Trump administration.

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Story summary

District Judge Maame Frimpong ruled that ethnicity alone cannot justify law enforcement stops in a class action lawsuit by Latinos in California.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged ethnicity's relevance with other factors but found the plaintiffs lacked a strong basis for future questioning.
Non-citizens in Michigan can obtain a Real ID, which does not prove citizenship.
The Real ID deadline in Michigan is May 7, 2025, with upgrades available at local offices.
Immigration advocates recommend carrying documents due to increased enforcement under the Trump administration.