Black Lives Matter Effect: Prohibiting Low Level Traffic Stops

What is happening? Virginia passed a law enforcement reform package that included prohibiting traffic stops & searches for things like smelling marijuana to minor traffic offenses.

Why is this important? The goal of the legislation was to address that a disproportionate number who are pulled over are BIPOC.

How will this be important? Let’s watch who follows suit.

NPR | Cities Looking To Reform Police Traffic Stops To Combat ‘Fishing Expeditions’