(The Media Line) — In a landmark decision, Israel’s Supreme Court has unanimously held that there are limits to the police’s power to stop people and ask for identification. Police also are allowed to ask for ID if they need to obtain information that is contained on the card. Mola is happy about the Supreme Court decision, because he does not want anyone else to go through what he has experienced. “It’s the worst feeling.”The Supreme Court ruling “is not just only for me, but for my children and my brother’s children. ACRI’s Suciu points out that while the Supreme Court’s decision limits the ability of authorities to racially profile, it does not entirely abolish the practice.

Source: Ethiopian News January 28, 2021 20:37 UTC