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Steve Cohen: The racial profiling of drivers by law enforcement sows divisions and distrust and ultimately distracts from the…

On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
The racial profiling of drivers by law enforcement sows divisions and distrust and ultimately distracts from the intended goal to save lives.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen criticizes racial profiling's negative effects on community trust and safety.

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