Proposal bans traffic stops for minor infractions in city where cop killed Daunte Wright

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Proposal bans traffic stops for minor infractions in city where cop killed Daunte Wright

People of color make up 67% of those stopped for minor traffic offenses nationwide, and just over a year and

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