A Black-led running club has filed a lawsuit against Boston Marathon organizers and the Newton Police Department over alleged racial discrimination that took place during last year's race. Lawyers for Civil Rights said in a release that TrailblazHers Run Co. wants to prevent further discrimination and "seeks redress for emotional distress and trauma caused by last year’s racial profiling incident."
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A prominent Black-led running group filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Newton Police Department and the Boston Athletic Association, asking the court to enjoin racial profiling and harassment against the running group and its members.
A running group is suing the organizers of the Boston Marathon and a Massachusetts police department, claiming they were racially discriminated against while cheering on runners last year.