racial profiling in law enforcement

Looks at racial profiling and discrimination, discussing what it is, why it happens, the legalities surrounding racial profiling and more.

Presents the argument that the so-called war on drugs has done nothing to actually stop the illegal purchasing and using of drugs in America. Discusses the, for all intents and purposes, police surveillance states that have arisen in poor neighborhoods due to drug crackdowns.

Provides a comprehensive overview of issues related to profiling and criminal justice. Presents a historical overview of the topic; discusses related problems, controversies, and solutions; offers differing perspectives; and includes profiles of involved individuals. Also features data and primary source documents, resources for further study, a chronology, and a glossary of terms.

Contains articles that examine the issue of racial profiling in law enforcement.

Provides an overview and background of racial profiling that includes law enforcement, immigration, and anti-terrorism screening and includes reference resources and research guides as well as information on key Supreme Court cases.

Contains twenty-five essays discussing racial profiling, including topics, such as, its prevalence, whether it is justifiable, and its consequences.

Collects twelve essays on issues related to racial profiling, discussing if it helps prevent crimes, if it invites revenge, its influence on terrorism and democracy, and other related topics.

Examines the debate over the use of racial profiling, providing information and arguments supporting both sides of the issue.

Collects twenty-seven essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to racial profiling, debating if it exists, the profiling of Arab Muslims during the War on Terror, if it is generally justifiable, and its consequences.