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Kavanaugh's Immigration Comments Spark Controversy Over Racial Profiling

12/30/2025

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh faced backlash for comments suggesting race could factor in immigration stops, spawning the term 'Kavanaugh stops'.
Kavanaugh issued a footnote in a Supreme Court decision stating that race and ethnicity should not influence immigration enforcement.
Critics argue this distancing is insufficient, as practices he endorsed continue to fuel violent racial profiling.
The shift raises questions about his stance and its real-world impact on enforcement.

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Justice Brett Kavanaugh faced backlash for comments suggesting race could factor in immigration stops, spawning the term 'Kavanaugh stops'.
Kavanaugh issued a footnote in a Supreme Court decision stating that race and ethnicity should not influence immigration enforcement.
Critics argue this distancing is insufficient, as practices he endorsed continue to fuel violent racial profiling.
The shift raises questions about his stance and its real-world impact on enforcement.