12 Apr CRT Fearmongering Makes Its Way Into The Justice System
We hear people feaermongering about critical race theory, or CRT, in classrooms almost everyday. Apparently CRT is in the justice system too.
Racial Discrimination Tag
10 Apr Black English Exacerbates Racist Practices in Justice System
The injustice around speaking Black English in court related matters garnered attention in 2019. A study released that year highlights how the justice system punishes individuals who use Black English.
08 Sep Study Shows Black People Face Life Sentences More Than Anyone
A new study in Criminology shows that Black people have a higher likelihood of facing life sentences even before a judge makes a decision.
22 Mar Prison Gerrymandering Is The Modern Day Three-Fifths Compromise
The 14th Amendment officially ended the abhorrent "three-fifths compromise." But some say it lives on in the form of prison gerrymandering.
12 Mar Judge Drops Amy Cooper Charges, Underscoring Long History of Injustice
The charges against Amy Cooper, who falsely accused a Black man of attacking her, have been dropped. The decision comes as no surprise.
09 Mar The Racial Justice Act: Its Origin and State Interpretations
Many states have passed versions of a Racial Justice Act, but some still fight relief for racial discrimination in death-penalty cases.