Violations of an Amendment
How would you feel if a state officer pulled you over for driving two miles above the speed limit? As you wait on the side of the road, the cops search your car and every motorist stares. Unfortunately if you grew up in New Jersey, had a parent with a license and you’re African American you have most likely experienced this reality and do not have to imagine, for it has created a vivid image that has stained your memory. “In New Jersey the data showed that only 15% of all drivers on the New Jersey turnpike were racial minorities, yet 42% of all stops and 73% of all arrest were black motorist. Despite the fact that blacks and whites violated traffic laws at almost exactly the same rate.” (Alexander 133) As researchers examine traffic laws and drug laws many gathered data concluding that most of these laws are violated equally among racial minorities and whites but for some reason African Americans make up the largest percentage of people affected by these laws. “Truth is Supreme Court has actually granted the police license to discriminate.” (Alexander 130) The system reinforces racial caste by accepting legal violation of the fourth amendment targeting African American Men.
The reinforcement of racial caste by violating the fourth amendment allows several individuals to realize the issue because many experience unjust intervention in the enforcement capacity. “Police departments believe that racial profiling exists only when race is the sole factor. Thus, if race is one factor but not the only factor, then it doesn’t really count as a factor at all.” (Alexander 131) This logic negates the truth and allows perpetuated stereotypes to encourage law enforcement to target African American Men. Unethical practices derived from racial profiling such as search and seizure are ramped in America although it is illegal.
“The Fourth amendment states : The right of the people to be secure in their persons, house, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and
The reinforcement of racial caste by violating the fourth amendment allows several individuals to realize the issue because many experience unjust intervention in the enforcement capacity. “Police departments believe that racial profiling exists only when race is the sole factor. Thus, if race is one factor but not the only factor, then it doesn’t really count as a factor at all.” (Alexander 131) This logic negates the truth and allows perpetuated stereotypes to encourage law enforcement to target African American Men. Unethical practices derived from racial profiling such as search and seizure are ramped in America although it is illegal.
“The Fourth amendment states : The right of the people to be secure in their persons, house, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and