Domini c Alle n, an African American and renowned neurosurgeo n, wa s drivin g 10 miles over the speed limit in the newes t mode l Lexu s LS w he n an office r pulle d hi m over near his home in an upscale section of the city. Th e office r immediatel y aske d Mr. Allen wha t wa s someone lik e hi m doin g i n th e give n locatio n i n suc h a vehicle? Given the preface, Mr. Allen was likely a victim of ____ by the officer who pulled him over.

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Domini c Alle n, an African American  and renowned neurosurgeo n, wa s drivin g 10 miles over the speed limit in the newes t mode l Lexu s LS w he n an office r pulle d hi m over near his home in an upscale section of the city.   Th e office r immediatel y aske d Mr. Allen wha t wa s someone lik e hi m doin g i n th e give n locatio n i n suc h a vehicle? Given the preface, Mr. Allen was likely a victim of ____ by the officer who pulled him over.

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The officer's questioning of Mr. Allen's presence in an upscale area while driving a luxury vehicle, based solely on his appearance, is indicative of racial profiling. This involves making assumptions about individuals based on their race or ethnicity rather than on individual suspicion.

Domini C Alle N, an African American and Renowned Neurosurgeo