Since the introduction of border checks in Germany, complaints have surged regarding racial profiling by federal police officers. Police Commissioner Uli Grötzsch acknowledges an increase in reports of discrimination, particularly among individuals with darker skin colors, who feel unfairly targeted during these checks. Despite laws forbidding profiling based on skin color, enforcement remains challenging. Many residents express skepticism, linking the police's enforcement of migration reduction objectives with discriminatory practices. Observations and statements from various stakeholders highlight the difficulty in reconciling border control objectives with equitable policing.
"No one should be checked just because they have a migration background or black skin," said Grötzsch.
"The objective of border controls, namely the reduction of migration, reinforces the use of racial profiling," Samuel Hofer noted.
Grötzsch observed that some commuters with darker skin have reported being checked on ten out of twelve trips across the border.
Complaints about racial profiling at border checks are not new, indicating a persistent issue in German law enforcement practices.
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