In some jurisdictions, police officers are much more likely to stop African American males than Caucasian males for routine traffic violations, in the expectation of finding drugs or guns in their cars. This example of differential justice is more commonly known as

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Racial profiling refers to the discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. In the context provided, stopping African American males more frequently than Caucasian males due to an expectation of finding contraband is an example of racial profiling.

In Some Jurisdictions, Police Officers Are Much More Likely to Stop