Overview

• A study by Défenseur des droits reveals that Paris police systematically used identity checks and fines from 2013 to 2015 to evict young, racized individuals from public spaces.
• Police software frequently categorized targets as 'Perturbateurs - indésirables,' underscoring deliberate and systemic targeting practices.
• During the Covid pandemic, targeted youth were fined for infractions at rates 140 times higher than the general Île-de-France population, amplifying economic disparities.
• A case study highlights Amadou, a 19-year-old fined over 100 times between 2018 and 2023, accumulating €3,200 in debt, illustrating the severe financial burdens imposed.
• In 2023, the Conseil d’État officially recognized these discriminatory practices as systemic, confirming their institutional nature and widespread impact.