Court Calls Out BS ‘Driving While Black’ Traffic Stops While Tossing Felony Possession Conviction

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Court Calls Out BS ‘Driving While Black’ Traffic Stops While Tossing Felony Possession Conviction

While it's not ultimately a factor in the court's decision, it's nice to see a court call out biased policing while discussing the merits of the case. This decision [PDF], handed down by an Illinois state appellate court, makes it pretty clear the court believes this stop would never had happened if the driver happened…