Japanese government sued by foreign-born residents over alleged police profiling

Three foreign-born residents of Japan, each from a different background, have filed a lawsuit against national and local governments, alleging unlawful police questioning based on racial profiling. The lawsuit asserts that the individuals endured distressing encounters with law enforcement, characterized by repeated questioning based on their appearance, ethnicity or nationality. The plaintiffs are seeking financial compensation amounting to 3 million yen ($20,342) each for the emotional toll they suffered.

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