On March 29, 1921, the New Jersey Legislature passed a law that created the State Police. In the 100-plus years since, that organization has been staffed by carefully selected and trained officers who, for the most part, have earned the respect and admiration of the people of New Jersey, other states and many law enforcement agencies. However, in 1999, the U.S. Department of Justice sued the State Police and New Jersey for "intentional discrimination … in performing vehicle stops and post-stop enforcement actions and procedures, including searches of African American motorists traveling on New Jersey highways."