Racial Profiling: 2026

See details

4.2 out of 5

46 votes

The document discusses racial profiling, defined as the targeting of individuals by law enforcement based on their race or ethnicity, often under the assumption that certain minority groups are more likely to commit crimes. It highlights legal and constitutional issues surrounding this practice, including its implications under the Fourth Amendment (unreasonable search and seizure) and the Fourteenth Amendment (equal protection). The report outlines congressional interest in addressing racial profiling through proposed legislation like the End Racial Profiling Act of 2011, as well as various federal and state statutes that provide potential remedies for victims. It also reviews court cases that have shaped the legal landscape regarding racial profiling, emphasizing the challenges in proving discriminatory intent and effect.

Here's how it works

01. Edit your form online

Type text, add images, blackout confidential details, add comments, highlights and more.

02. Sign it in a few clicks

Draw your signature, type it, upload its image, or use your mobile device as a signature pad.

03. Share your form with others

Send it via email, link, or fax. You can also download it, export it or print it out.

How to use or fill out Racial Profiling: with our platform

Ease of Setup

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Ease of Use

DocHub User Ratings on G2

Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Racial Profiling: document in the editor.
Begin by reviewing the summary section, which outlines the key issues related to racial profiling. This will provide context for filling out any relevant fields.
Navigate to the Constitutional Background section. Here, you may need to input your understanding or notes regarding the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments as they relate to racial profiling.
In the Federal Statutes section, fill in any applicable laws that you believe are relevant to your situation or research. Use our platform's text box features for easy editing.
If there are specific fields for personal information or case details, ensure all entries are accurate and complete. Utilize our platform’s validation tools to check for errors.
Once all sections are filled out, review your entries for clarity and completeness before saving or sharing your document.

Engage with our platform today to streamline your document editing and form completion process for free!

be ready to get more

Complete this form in 5 minutes or less

Get form

Got questions?

We have answers to the most popular questions from our customers. If you can't find an answer to your question, please contact us.

What is racial profiling best described as?

For the purposes of its inquiry, the Commissions definition for racial profiling is any action undertaken for reasons of safety, security or public protection, that relies on stereotypes about race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, or place of origin, or a combination of these, rather than on a reasonable

Which of the following is an example of racial profiling?

Examples of racial profiling are the use of race to determine which drivers to stop for minor traffic violations (commonly referred to as driving while black or african, Asian, Native American, Middle Eastern, Maghrebis, Hispanic, or brown), or the use of race to determine which pedestrians to search for illegal

What is the meaning of racial profiling?

According to the ACLU, racial profiling is defined as any police-initiated action that relies on the race, ethnicity, or national origin of a person rather than on their behavior or on information that leads the police to an individual who has been identified as being, or having been, engaged in criminal activity.

What is an example of ethnic profiling?

Discriminatory ethnic profiling involves: - treating an individual less favourably than others who are in a similar situation, for example, by exercising police powers such as stop and search; - where this decision to exercise police powers is based only or mainly on that persons race or ethnicity.