Quebec court allows racial profiling traffic stop lawsuit

A Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against several police forces and the Quebec government regarding traffic stops without reasonable suspicion. This action is on behalf of racialized individuals. The lawsuit, filed by Papa Ndianko Gueye, alleges racial profiling during traffic stops in eight cities and by the provincial police since May 2019. The judge found the case not frivolous, allowing it to proceed. This authorization follows a previous ruling against random stops and the ongoing appeal by the Quebec government. The Supreme Court of Canada is also considering a related case.