The suit names as defendants Tenaha 's mayor and deputy city marshal , plus several Shelby County officials , including the district attorney . lawsuit , filed in federal court , seeking class action status . It alleges minorities are targeted for car stops in Tenaha , Texas . Cars seized , minorities threatened with arrest , suit filed . Police in Houston say route is favored by drug traffickers .
lawsuit , filed in federal court , seeking class action status . It alleges minorities are targeted for car stops in Tenaha , Texas . Cars seized , minorities threatened with arrest , suit filed . Police in Houston say route is favored by drug traffickers .