Native Americans Face Higher Traffic Stop Rates in Washington State

January 13, 2025

Native Americans in Washington state are stopped by law enforcement at disproportionately higher rates than other racial groups, according to an investigation by Investigate Midwest. The report analyzed traffic policing data, revealing significant racial disparities.

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