Which of the following statements is true of the racial profiling that occurs in traffic enforcement?
A. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that race does not constitute as justifiable grounds for investigatory stops in any type of situation.
B. Black drivers are significantly more likely to be stopped by police than white drivers.
C. Older males belonging to ethnoracial minority groups are most likely to be searched by police.
D. Latino/a drivers are significantly more likely than white drivers to be searched by police once they are stopped.
Answer: D
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What will be an ideal response?