"Legal Action Taken by Foreign-born Residents Against Japan for Racial Profiling"

Three foreign-born residents of Japan have filed a lawsuit against the national and local governments, alleging illegal questioning by police based on racial profiling. This is the first such lawsuit in Japan and comes amid a rise in foreign workers in the country. The plaintiffs demand recognition that it is illegal for police to stop and question people based on race, nationality, or ethnicity, and seek damages. They hope to raise awareness and make life easier for others with foreign roots in Japan.