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August 10, 2022

Asian American Residents in California Sue Siskiyou County Officials for Racial Bias
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In California, a group of Asian American residents have filed a
class-action lawsuit against the sheriff and other officials in Siskiyou
County in Northern California. The lawsuit accuses the officials of a
"sweeping campaign to harass and intimidate Hmong and other Asian
Americans." According to the lawsuit, 28% of drivers pulled over by the
county last year were Asian American, even though they make up just 2%
of the county's adult population. The lawsuit also alleges Asian
Americans were 25 times more likely to be searched during traffic stops
than white drivers.


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