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Quebec says police need power to randomly stop people. Can it convince Supreme Court?

January 19, 2026

Should a police officer be able to pull you over without a reason? The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on a Quebec case that deals with exactly that. Proponents of random police traffic stops say they're important to stop drunk drivers. Detractors say they open the door to racial profiling.

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