A discriminatory practice by some police departments of stopping and searching a disproportionate number of blacks and minorities, particularly in traffic stops is referred to as ______.

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Racial profiling refers to the discriminatory practice by law enforcement of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin, rather than on evidence-based suspicious behavior. This term accurately describes the scenario of police disproportionately stopping and searching blacks and minorities.

A Discriminatory Practice by Some Police Departments of Stopping and Searching