...Racial Profiling Right? Or Wrong? Why is there racial profiling in America today? For those who don't know what racial profiling means, it is the use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offense. Racial Profiling needs to end because most minorities targeted by authorities are innocent and racial profiling is not safe for minorities but we can change this by passing the end racial profiling act. Minorities accused of crimes. According to Heather Mac. Donald “Blacks commit 42 percent of all robberies and 34 percent of all felonies, though they are 10 percent of the city's population. Whites commit 5 percent of all robberies and 13 percent of all felonies, though they are 29.4 percent of the city's population (Donald). This shows why racial profiling is happening. It makes minorities, especially black minorities seem dangerous. On the other hand, The likelihood that black drivers or their cars were searched, compared with white drivers (1.0 indicates equal likelihood for blacks and whites). In Torrington, CT it is 5.0 times as likely, in Chicago, IL it is 5.2 times as likely, in Charlotte Mecklenburg, NC it is 2.8 times as likely (Gale). All these people are being pulled over for suspicions based on their skin color. Racial profiling is dangerous for...
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...According to the Ontario Human Rights Commission, racial profiling is “any action undertaken for reasons of safety, security or public protection, that relies on stereotypes about race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, or place of origin, or a combination of these, rather than on a reasonable suspicion.” (OHRC). The practice of racial profiling is often times criticized for utilizing prejudice – ultimately promoting false syllogisms about certain races (ie. All black people are involved with gangs). However, is racial profiling really an unethical practice? Many can argue that it is. However, according to Darwin’s view of human nature, racial profiling is justifiable due to the fact that: it is an act of discression and safety, racial...
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...The practice of racial profiling is the identification of potential criminal suspects on the basis of skin color or accent. For example, a great deal of statistical evidence shows that black motorists are way more likely to be stopped for minor traffic offenses only because the police believe that they are more likely to be involved in more serious criminal activities. There is something ironically labeled “driving while black” syndrome and has two serious outcomes (Forms Of Police Brutality …). It results in a large number of innocent African American drivers being subjected to the hassle and humiliation of police questioning, and it results in a large number of African Americans being arrested for nonviolent drug crimes that would not be...
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...completely unjustified as all they do is incite violence and contradict their own cause. Racial profiling is also not a product of indoctrinated racism but a product of fact and crime prevention. There are several issues people have today related to race. One issue is the use of racial profiling as a legitimate form of police work. “The use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed...
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...In this paper, I will be focusing on the act of racial profiling, which has become quite common in the contemporary society. Racial profiling refers to the practice of using race as the main ground for suspecting individuals of having committed an offense. I will be sharing this article with the history professor in Sunderland University. Racial Profiling Component of Article The article that I will review and is related to this topic on racial profiling is named “Race and Justice: Wrongful Convictions of African American Men” is written by Feagin Joe. Precisely, this article mainly talks about how the African Americans tend to be wrongly convicted due to racial prejudice and discrimination (Feagin, 2013). In order to gather adequate...
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...Arizona Immigration Law: Pros Cons Mathew Hogsed With immigration becoming and ongoing problem with no clear sign of relief several states are beginning to pass new laws in order to slow down illegal immigration. Take Arizona for instance, their law gives them the right to suspend or terminate business licenses to those people hiring illegals and even illegal to simply apply for a job inside the United States. The bill will make it illegal to provide transportation to someone whom you know is residing illegally. It will also require all immigrants to carry registration papers with them at all times. Illegal aliens make up over 25% of federal prisons populations. In certain areas of the nation illegals are responsible for 12% of the felonies, 25% of burglaries and 34% of thefts. With this being said there are 22 other states that are deliberating on instituting legislations similar to that of Arizona’s in an attempt to stop illegal immigration. Crimes are not the sole problem we face with the immigrants; the US holds a vast market for Mexico’s narcotic’s trade. One of the biggest debates that come with Arizona’s new law is racial profiling. This law allows law enforcement officers to detain suspects under reasonable suspicion of being an illegal alien and transfer custody to the ICE. This bill also allows for officers to check people’s immigration status if they are stopped for any other reason. The debates begin with it is not possible by simply looking at someone...
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...There are many pros and cons to Racial Profiling, and the law enforcement uses them in so many ways. Racial profiling is when people such as the Law Enforcement approach many people of the same races being accused of the same things that are most common in that race. Racial profiling has been around for a long time and it is very common. The law enforcement uses a lot racial profiling towards all the races. Policemen and Policewoman can easily pull over people because of their race. Mexicans are usually pulled over because they can be accused of being an illegal immigrant, or even drug dealing/using marijuana. African Americans are most commonly pulled over because they can be accused of drug dealing, being a thief or even being accused of doing cocaine. Caucasian people are usually pulled over to being accused of meth, unlawful possessions of weapons, or controlled substances. I think that in order to get the criminals off the streets it is okay to use racial profiling if they are using it in the right way. I think that if I were to see a truck or car with big rims and someone that gets out of the car is all tattooed up and is taking a smoke, I honestly would accuse them of being in the wrong and would be okay if a cop were to come and search them to see what they are getting themselves into. If a person is being suspicious then the law enforcement should be able to have a search warrant on them. Not only is it a good idea for them to stop the criminals from doing crime, its...
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...Civil Rights Project Final CTU CJUS 201-4 May 14, 2013 Abstract This paper discusses the scenario provided by CJUS 201-4 dealing with the discussion of civil rights and how this is reflected by a situation such as real life decisions and the consequences regarding the civil rights of the individuals involved in a possible crime of robbery. The paper will discuss the factors to consider when determining if civil rights have been violated, if there was sufficient cause for officers to stake out the store, reward of damages to victim, racial profiling, and citizen review boards. In addition, this paper will discuss the recommendation for types of oversight systems, when you would reach out to an oversight system, the pros and cons of these systems and legal issues that may arise for an oversight system. Phase 4: Civil Rights Project Part One In 1957 The Civil Rights Division in the Department of Justice was created after the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. This division works to uphold all the constitutional and civil rights of the citizens of the United States, especially those Americans, which are the most at risk members in society. This division enforces all federal statutes barring discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, familial status and national origin (Civil Rights Division, 2013). According to US Legal (2013) civil rights are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, which includes the 13th and 14th Amendments. These...
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...law officers, and to strengthen U.S. measures. Three essays have been studied on this subject, (U.S. Patriot Act – Damian Coles, and The Patriot Act: Wise beyond Its Years – John Ashcroft, and Cassady Pitt - U.S. Patriot Act and Racial profiling: Are there consequences of discrimination?) to come up with this critical argument essay. There are advantages and disadvantages of the Patriot Act. Although The Bill of Rights gives us privacy that could be invaded, is effectual for our country because this helps law enforcement have more resources and more freedom to help. Here are two disadvantages of the Patriot Act to be discussed. First racial profiling and, second America’s right to privacy under the Bill of Rights. When someone is considered a criminal or terrorist just because of how they dress, look, or the religion they practice, this is racial profiling. Racial profiling was a problem in the United States even before 9/11 and the Patriot act. During WWI Japanese Americans were put into camps even if they had never lived in Japan and were born in the United States. Because of 9/11 and the terrorist attacks it has been brought back to the front of our minds; this does not mean that the Patriot Act is a bad thing. We had racial profiling before and will continue to have it because at some time or another people will be looked at...
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...The USA PATRIOT ACT, commonly known as the Patriot Act, is an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate tools required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. On October 23, 2001, Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner introduced H.R. 3162 incorporating provisions from a previously sponsored House bill and a Senate bill also introduced earlier in the month. The next day on October 24, 2001, the Act passed the House 357 to 66, with Democrats comprising the overwhelming portion of dissent. The following day on October 25, 2001, the Act passed the Senate by 98 to 1, with Russ Feingold the only opposition. This act was signed then into law by former president George W. Bush on October 26, 2011, just six weeks after the September 11th attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This act reduced restrictions in law enforcement agencies’ gathering of intelligence with the U.S. The act also expanded the definition of terrorism to include domestic terrorism. The Patriot Act made many changes to U.S. law, such as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA), the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), as well as the Immigration and Nationality Act. It was strongly opposed by Senator, Russ Feingold; he was the only Senator to vote against the bill. The final Act had a number of sunsets that was supposed to expire on December 15, 2005. On May 26, 2011, President...
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...The USA PATRIOT ACT, commonly known as the Patriot Act, is an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate tools required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. On October 23, 2001, Republican Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner introduced H.R. 3162 incorporating provisions from a previously sponsored House bill and a Senate bill also introduced earlier in the month. The next day on October 24, 2001, the Act passed the House 357 to 66, with Democrats comprising the overwhelming portion of dissent. The following day on October 25, 2001, the Act passed the Senate by 98 to 1, with Russ Feingold the only opposition. This act was signed then into law by former president George W. Bush on October 26, 2011, just six weeks after the September 11th attacks to the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. This act reduced restrictions in law enforcement agencies’ gathering of intelligence with the U.S. The act also expanded the definition of terrorism to include domestic terrorism. The Patriot Act made many changes to U.S. law, such as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA), the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), as well as the Immigration and Nationality Act. It was strongly opposed by Senator, Russ Feingold; he was the only Senator to vote against the bill. The final Act had a number of sunsets that was supposed to expire on December 15, 2005. On May 26, 2011, President...
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...Racial discimination is a world wide situation that not only certain individuals go through each day, but 76% of the world’s population has to deal with. Whether that problem is finding a job or even getting more involved in sports and organizations. Racial profiling occurs on a day to day basis and makes people who are discriminated against feel like they are not valid enough even though they could be giving all they have. Racism will not completely dwindle down due to an abundant of citizens who lack compassion for one another, but racism can be minimized to where color and class isn’t a such immense deal in society. We can eliminate racism completely by first dropping out steriotypical mindsets of culutres and outside qualities. Steryotyes...
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...be here writing this paper. Immigration is such a sensitive topic in the United States of America. Immigration is a problem that does exist and S.B. 1070 is a law that was created by the citizens of Arizona. They realized the problem they had in their state which lead them to create and vote for such a law. The S.B 1070 is law implemented by Arizona which basically grants the power to officers to stop anyone they believe are in the state illegally. When the law was enacted the state and the country say a drop in the population of illegal immigrants. S.B 1070 was very controversial especially because it was seen by many as a way to racial profile the Hispanic and Latino community. There are many viewpoints and aspects that can be talked about immigration but the main points that are talked about are the problems with the economy and racial profiling with in the aspects of immigration. The main question is should Maryland enact a law similar to the one created by Arizona to better the state’s economy? Yes, immigration specifically illegal immigration, does exist it there has been an increase presence of illegal immigrants in the states closer to the Mexican-American border. An important statement to remember, “with the population of illegal immigrants in the United States ranging from an estimated 10 to 12 million”(Marshall) is why Arizona enacted such a law is because of how close to the border they are. The S.B. 1070 on April 23, 2010, was signed by Jan Brewer “into law Senate...
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...3.) Describe the current distribution of power within the United States with regards to civil rights and race. What are the pros and cons of this distribution? Secondly, describe other social events from United States history that show a shift or change in the distribution of economic and/or political power during American history. Introduction Firstly, I will describe the current distribution of power in the United States. I will then weigh the pros and cons of the current distribution. After that, I will describe several events which shifted the power distribution. I will first describe events that disadvantaged black people. I will then talk about events that gave black people more power. Lastly, I will talk about events that shifted power to or away from other minorities besides black people. Current Distribution of Power The current distribution of power within the United States is that white people still have the most power and privilege, although the government has not been as blatantly racist as it has been in the past. The reason that white people have the most power is because in general, they have more money than minorities. In a capitalist society like the United States, whoever has the most money has the most power. White people have benefited...
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...back, I mostly remember the conflicts being with a person smaller than me. That had to be the reason. I found this to be true when one of my teachers apologized to me for thinking that I was bullying another student. Of course, I am not the only one to be labeled as a bully because of my size. It happens all over the world. Not only in real life but, also on TV shows, cartoons, in movies, and even in books. Even though it is not as serious, it is just like racial profiling, except with size instead of the color of one’s skin. It seems like most of the places I go people are afraid of me because of my size. Much like people being afraid of persons of certain races. The difference is that it is not a certain race that is afraid me. It is people of all different races. Seeing people flee in my presence can be quite upsetting. There’s also the staring and commenting, which drives me crazy. It’s almost as if people have never seen someone taller than them. Even though there are cons that come with this size, there are also pros. There is the feeling of happiness and knowing that I can be helpful when someone asks me to reach something for them that they are too short to reach. There is also the knowing that I can control others with their fear of my size. Of course, that will not happen. I may...
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