Organizers also said the clinic was motivated by the police killing of Philando Castile in 2016 after he was stopped for a traffic violation in Minnesota.

“For people who've had past involvement with the justice system that really minor traffic light stop can kind of start an escalating series as they encounter fines and fees they can't afford and court appearances they can't make, in some cases, it turns into warrants for people," Crawford said.

Data from the Albuquerque Police Department shows traffic stops were up 34% this year compared to 2017.

APD has said increased roadside patrols are a proactive approach to finding and catching more dangerous criminals.

Click here to view APD’s 2018 crime stats.