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Originally Posted by The Chi
While I see what you are saying, the intent of the law is not to pull someone over just because they are brown.
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I'm pretty sure that's exactly what the intent is. Even though the new law
requires police to stop anyone who "appears" to be an illegal, I have yet to hear how they are supposed to determine that, simply by looking at them.
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Originally Posted by The Chi
Will it get abused? I'm sure. But if its dark outside, someone has a headlight out, and they get pulled over, its not because they are brown, its because they have a headlight out. In the event they get pulled over and they cant establish legitimate residency or provide a valid drivers license or green card, are they supposed to get special treatment because they are brown, red or any other color? Illegal immigrants arent all brown you know...
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Again, it goes to probable cause. I have no problem asking for proof of residence status, if you are stopped for an infraction.
Being pulled over solely based on your appearance, is a whole different thing, and that's exactly what this law allows.
JC