Thursday, June 2, 2011

Dalton, GA: Hispanics say they are being targeted at police checkpoints

Dalton, GA: Hispanics say they are being targeted at police checkpoints...Of 32 traffic checkpoints conducted by Dalton police this year, most took place in predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods or at entrances to the city's carpet factories where many Hispanics are employed, records show. The most frequent ticket issued at the checkpoints representing 22 percent of all tickets was for driving without a license, which can lead to deportation if the person is in the country illegally

http://timesfreepress.com/news/2011/jun/02/roadblocks-raise-eyebrows/

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