California county accused of profiling Asian Americans agrees to police reforms

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Source: theguardian.com
California county accused of profiling Asian Americans agrees to police reforms

Agreement in Siskiyou county comes after lawsuit from Hmong residents alleging harassment by law enforcement

A northern California county accused of pervasive and systematic racial discrimination against Asian Americans has agreed to policing reforms and independent oversight.

Siskiyou, a sprawling rural county in the state’s far north, has for years been the site of conflict over water rights, marijuana and policing practices.

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