JOURNAL ARTICLE

For Black Defendants, Justice Is Seldom Blind.

  • Published In: BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine, 2025, v. 4, n. 4. P. 55 1 of 2

  • Database: Sociology Source Ultimate 2 of 2

Abstract

The article examines the historical and ongoing injustices faced by African Americans within the U.S. legal system, highlighting the legacy of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's opinion in Dred Scott v. Sanford, which reflected a pervasive view of black inferiority. It discusses the establishment of black codes that enforced racial hierarchy and the systemic challenges to black freedom and rights, particularly in the South. The article also addresses issues such as biased legal representation, police corruption, and the disproportionate sentencing of black individuals, including the impact of capital punishment, where black convicts make up a significant percentage of death row inmates. Overall, it underscores the persistent inequalities in the justice system that continue to affect African Americans today. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BAVUAL: The African Heritage Magazine. 2025/10, Vol. 4, Issue 4, p55
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:2769-9110
  • Accession Number:189355159
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