Data and Code for: DOJ Intervention and the Checkpoint Shift: Profiling Hispanic Motorists under the 287(g) Program

This study investigates the indirect effects of Department of Justice (DOJ) interventions on local law enforcement agencies not directly under investigation, focusing on the DOJ's scrutiny of the Alamance County Sheriff's Office, an early adopter of the 287(g) program. Analyzing North Carolina traffic stop data, we assess changes in low-level traffic stops among Hispanic motorists before and after the DOJ's intervention. The findings reveal that neighboring agencies increased their stops of Hispanic motorists at checkpoints, indicating a shift in racial profiling to more covert contexts in response to federal oversight. This study emphasizes how federal interventions can influence local policing practices, particularly in racial profiling and immigration enforcement, under the guise of community safety.