In a statement Tuesday, Ms. Farah said the situation made her fearful to be out in public and affected her mental health.“Hopefully, this case will cause the police to rethink their practices,” she said. “There must be a way to keep our communities safe without intimidating and harassing innocent people.”
The litigation is seeking upward of $250-million in compensation from the board and police chiefs as well as a public apology. The legal challenge argues carding infringes on Charter-protected rights against unreasonable search and seizure, freedom from arbitrary detention, and the right to not be arbitrarily deprived of liberty and security of the person.
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