Quebec Court Approves Class-Action Lawsuit Over Unjust Traffic Stops

Saturday, May 10, 2025, 4:20 pm

A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class-action suit on behalf of racialized drivers who were stopped by police without any reasonable suspicion of an offense. The ruling, which some say cuts through bureaucratic complacency, has sparked debates over systemic discrimination and police practices in the province.

ledevoir.com / La Cour supérieure autorise une action collective sur le profilage racial

Le recours est intenté par des personnes racisées interceptées au volant sans motif de soupçon d’une infraction.

lapresse.ca / La Cour supérieure autorise une action collective sur le profilage racial

Une juge de la Cour supérieure du Québec a autorisé un recours collectif intenté au nom de personnes racisées interceptées au volant par la police sans motif de soupçon d’une infraction.

globalnews.ca / Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason

A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on behalf of racialized motorists who were stopped by police without reason to suspect an offence.

thestar.com / Quebec Superior Court authorizes class-action over traffic stops without reason

MONTREAL - A Quebec Superior Court judge has authorized a class action suit brought on behalf of racialized people who were stopped while behind the wheel by police without reason to suspect an offence.

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