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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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