Ending Discriminatory Profiling: New Rules for Police Accountability and Data Collection.
This Act bans federal, state, and local law enforcement from using race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation as a factor in routine stops and investigations. It empowers citizens to seek legal action against agencies that engage in profiling. Furthermore, it requires police departments to collect detailed data on all stops and searches, ensuring greater transparency and accountability regarding discriminatory practices.
Key points
Law enforcement agencies are legally prohibited from using race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation to decide whom to stop, question, or search.
Citizens who believe they have been profiled can sue the responsible governmental body or officer for relief.
Police departments must collect and publicly report detailed data on all stops and searches, allowing the public to monitor for statistical disparities.
Federal funding for state and local police is now dependent on adopting strict anti-profiling policies, training, and complaint procedures.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_1084
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Process start date: 2023-03-30