Legal Experts Challenge Michigan’s Roadside Drug Testing and Its Racial Effects

Michigan lawmakers are advancing a bill permitting roadside saliva tests to check for drug impairment, including marijuana. Rep. Brian BeGole's initiative raises concerns about racial profiling and scientific integrity. Critics warn these tools, like the SoToxa device, may exacerbate injustices in communities of color, complicating enforcement amid evolving marijuana laws. The bill prompts a vital discussion on ensuring public safety without sacrificing civil rights or reliability. Michigan must prioritize equitable legislation over hastily adopted technologies that risk further marginalization.