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The Constitution vs. Racial Profiling: The Knock-out Round, 2001.
Explores constitutional issues in racial profiling and discrimination in the wake of 9/11. Examples of profiling are derived from general minority experiences and specifically Arab/Muslim discrimination after 9/11.
2,200 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 68.95
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This paper presents a detailed examination of racial profiling. The writer addresses four scenarios and argues for or against their legal and moral foundation based on the 14th amendment of the United States Constitution. In addition to the writer?s belief regarding each scenario, we are given key elements of the opposition?s argument and the writer?s rebuttal to that opposition.
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"Following the attacks on America September 11, 2001, there were cries for revenge throughout the nation. Anyone who looked Muslim was endangered as Americans took their anger to the streets. Following the attack there were several instances in which pilots refused to fly planes until Muslim looking passengers were removed and angry residents threatened those who looked like one of ?them?. The initial rage died down and in its place we were given many new security measures that we have been told are for the good of national security. The measures boil down to legalized racial profiling in some cases. Racial profiling is not a new event. It has been around for many years. Racial profiling goes against everything the constitution of this nation stands for; yet in light of the attacks in New York, Americans are less vocal about it then they have been in the past. Now, instead of denouncing all profiling as unconstitutional and wrong, we find ourselves looking at individual profile scenarios and holding them against the constitution to see if we can slide them through. We have entered a new world since the attacks. It is a world in which we are trying to walk a much thinner line between protecting the safety of those who live here and protecting the constitution."
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Racial Profiling, 2002.
An analysis of the question of racial profiling towards Arab- and Muslim-Americans since the September 11th attacks.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper questions the racial profiling by the American government towards Arabs and Muslims. It argues whether this should be allowed during these times of uncertainty due to September 11th since they are at war with terrorism where the members of the Al Qaeda, a militant Arab group, are the only subjects.
I. Background and definition of racial profiling
A. Overview of September 11th
B. Korematsu vs. U.S. Supreme Court case
C. Current suspects caught due to racial profiling
D. Thesis statement
II. Disagreements about racial profiling
A. Innocent suspects
B. Racial discrimination
C. Other ways to catch the terrorists
III. Racial profiling is helpful in the war against terrorism
A. Terrorists try to blend in with society
B. Every suspect has been Arab and Muslim
C. Faith in the U.S. Military
D. Military protection
IV. Racial profiling and citizens
A. Racial profiling should be left up to the government
B. The government is trained to deal with racial profiling- ordinary citizens are not
C. Living our lives in fear lets terrorism win
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"Racial profiling is when someone is treated differently because they belong to a specific race. After the tragic events of September 11th of 2001 U.S., government and airport officials have targeted Arabs and Muslims as suspects of future terrorist action. Racial profiling has been going on for generations. During World War II the Japanese living in the U.S. were placed in military observation zones in California due to their Japanese ancestry after Pearl Harbor was bombed in December of 1941. The legal matter was argued in the Supreme Court in the case, Korematsu v. US. The young Korematsu?s argument was based on the unfair ?imprisonment in a concentration camp solely because of his ancestry, without evidence or inquiry concerning his loyalty and good disposition towards the United States.? The United States case later goes on to claim: Korematsu was not excluded from the Military Area because of hostility to him or his race. He was excluded because we were at war with the Japanese Empire, because the properly constituted military authorities feared an invasion of our West Coast and felt constrained to take proper security measures. ?. Congress, reposing its confidence in this time owar in our military leaders?as inevitably must-- determined that they should have the power to do just this."
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Racial Profiling and Discrimination, 2006.
A discussion regarding racial profiling and discrimination in the criminal justice system.
1,316 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper takes a look at how there is currently a considerable amount of debate and contention about the practice of profiling, particularly with regard to the legal and ethical implications. The paper also reviews the argument that in some cases profiling is necessary in terms of national security.
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Introduction
Profiling and Prejudice
The Results of Profiling and Discrimination
The Contemporary Problem of Profiling
Conclusion
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"A factor that has already been alluded to is that the result of profiling not only increases racial prejudice and social dissention, but that it can also lead to the biased overrepresentation of ethnic groups within the criminal justice system. There are numerous studies that attest to the overrepresentation of Blacks and Hispanics in the criminal system. One report state that there were "...serious findings of systematic unequal treatment of African American and Hispanic Americans and other minorities, as compared to their similarly situated white counterparts within the criminal justice system. "( Dunnaville C. 2000) Another important aspect of the study was that these disparities were found to begin with the very first stages of the process; which included the investigation of the suspected criminals by law enforcement officers, which again suggests discrimination. ( Dunnaville C. 2000) These disparities were then continued throughout the legal and criminal system. These are serious allegations as it amounts to stating that overrepresentation is in the first instance closely linked to racial and ethnic bias. "
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Racial Profiling in Airports, 2004.
An examination of the issues concerning the use of racial profiling at airports in light of the recent terrorist attacks.
1,265 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper introduces the topic of racial profiling in airports. Specifically, it discusses how terrorist attacks in America call for increasing racial profiling in airports, similar to Israel's El Al Airlines racial profiling tactics. It looks at how racial profiling is a highly controversial topic and how some countries have found racial profiling helps keep people safer, while many political groups feel it is a clear violation of rights and should never be used. It evaluates how, although racial profiling may be controversial, after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, it may be one of the only reliable ways available to keep the country safe from further attacks.
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"The ACLU feels that people "of color" are searched and detained more often in airports, and one African-American, Aquil Abdullah, agrees, as he is routinely stopped almost every time he travels by air. "He knows what the problem is. It's not hard to figure out ? once he introduces himself. His name is Aquil Abdullah. Aquil Abdullah thinks his name is on a list somewhere of suspect people" (Schlesinger). Abdullah is an American athlete, who is the first to win the prestigious Henley Regatta in Britain, and ironically, he is not even Muslim, he is a Catholic. His story is not unusual, and groups such as the ACLU cite his experience as one of the reasons racial profiling is a violation of rights. Abdullah is stopped simply because of his name."
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Racial Profiling in Toronto, 2006.
A look at the issue of racial profiling in Toronto and whether it is a serious problem that deserves attention or one of minimal importance.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 89.95
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Racial profiling is a term used to define instances in which one ethnic group is subjected to police surveillance or detention more than any other group in society. The practice occurs when the race of the individual is more significant in causing police action than the suspicion of criminal acts. In instances in which racial profiling has been evident, the cause is generally because assumptions about particular racial groups exist within the police organization. This paper looks at the issue of racial profiling in the city of Toronto and how some organizations contend that racial profiling is a serious issue, which must be addressed while other professionals and community members suggest that racial profiling does not exist, and that the claims that have been made against the Toronto police are without merit.
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Racial Profiling, 2002.
This paper presents a detailed examination of racial profiling, the act of police officers or other law enforcement officials using race as a factor in deciding whom to stop and search on the street, in the United States.
3,720 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 102.95
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The following paper takes the reader on an exploratory journey through the issues that surround racial profiling and discusses the various problems that are encountered. Some of the issues addressed are whether or not racial profiling exists, the problem that most law enforcement departments refuse to undergo a study and that they deny that racial profiling exists and the state of literature regarding this topic at this point is more anecdotal than scientific. In addition the writer contends that the topic is controversial because the United States believes that it has rid itself of prejudice and racism and to open the topic of racial profiling by law enforcement personnel is admitting that its possible the nation is backsliding.Finally, this paper examines how the events of September 11th stepped up the pace of racial profiling by law enforcement and grew to include new groups of people.
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"Racial profiling is a topic that is seen across the nation in the media. Racial profiling has often been referred to as the phantom occurrence because thus far departments across the nation patently deny its existence. The topic is a growing one in light of the September 11, 2001 attacks on America. Racial profiling has been a top news story since that attack but it was an issue for many years before that.
One of the hardest things to debate in this heated topic is whether or not it exists. There is not a law enforcement agency in the nation that has stepped up to the plate and acknowledged that it does indeed profile using racial criteria. It is something that New York City's finest have been accused of over and over again while the chiefs and mayors adamantly deny the rumors. It is something that News shows spend entire segments trying to prove with the cases that are claimed to have happened because of it(Dotings, 2000)"
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Racial Profiling, 2001.
This paper demonstrates how racial profiling by the police promotes discrimination against minorities.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper explores the police use of racial profiling. It explains how some policemen use this racial profiling code to promote their own personal ethnic bias towards certain population groups. It argues that this method in fighting crime promotes institutional racism.
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"America is a beautiful place where people are supposed to live in peace and be treated equally. But, some people may disagree with because they are mistreated due their racial background. Racism has always been a problem everyone has to encounter at some point in his or her life. However, most people would not think that the police would contribute to the racism trouble that we have. Unfortunately, they encourage the negative issue by having a code called racial profiling. Racial profiling is where the police think certain minorities commit certain crimes. For instance, if most black men are drug dealers, then a black man will be accused of being one almost every time they come across a police officer. With that in mind, racial profiling is very wrong and should not exist in the police force. It also should not exist since it promotes discrimination against minorities. "
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Racial Profiling, 2002.
An insight into racial profiling, the use of race as the primary indicator of criminal behavior to stop or arrest individuals from minority groups.
1,236 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper examines the concept of racial profiling, using race to profile criminals and how African-Americans and other minority groups have been unfairly targeted by law enforcement officials. It looks at how racial profiling taps into one of the irreconcilable conflicts of American society, liberty versus security, although with racial profiling, it has been shown that crime has been significantly reduced in major cities, such as New York City. It shows how ultimately, racial profiling has created a gulf between law enforcement and the minority communities it purports to protect and how all too frequently, innocent people are persecuted. In other situations, people from the minority community refuse to testify on behalf of law enforcement in trials against criminals because of the minority people?s distrust of law enforcement.
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"Against incriminating statistics that police unfairly target minorities is the reality that most of the criminals come from minority neighborhoods and communities. One of the statistics cited by the liberals is the 1998 statistic stating that 83 percent of the 27,000 "stop and frisk" incidents by a special police unit concerned minorities. However, according to New York mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, this statistic does not translate into the fact that policemen are deliberately harassing individuals from minority neighborhoods. Instead, these statistics reflect the reality that many suspects, whose ethnicities are described by their victims, come from minority communities (Getlin). According to national figures, blacks comprise 13 percent of the American population, but over 40 percent of the arrests for rape and car theft (Puddington 5)."
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Racial Profiling, 2004.
An analysis of how the media portrays racial profiling.
2,295 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 70.95
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This paper provides a media analysis on racial profiling. The paper examines four different perspectives of racial profiling. The life of the racially profiled individual is discussed, followed by the view of the public official. The paper explores the perspective of the law enforcement official and concludes with an overview of the role of the media. The paper presents statistics to illustrate the occurrence of racial profiling throughout society.
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"According to amnesty international, "Racial profiling occurs when race is used by law enforcement or private security officials, to any degree, as a basis for criminal suspicion in non-suspect specific investigations." According to the report, "when law enforcement uses race, religion, country of origin, and ethnic or religious appearance as a proxy for criminal suspicion it undermines national security. Furthermore the report states that nearly 32 million people in the United States have been victims and their lives impacted by racial profiling. Statistics published online at the PBS Website in a report entitled "Racial Profiling" provided the following statistics in relation to Traffic Stops and subsequent searches on the part of law enforcement officers as to those in the racial groups of black, white and Hispanic drivers."
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The Cons of Racial Profiling, 2005.
Examines racial profiling in America and all of the negativity it brings.
1,734 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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Racial profiling of minorities is a current practice that is plaguing the streets of America. It is a victim-forming activity that makes criminal judgments on people simply because of the color of their skin. Not only is this practice harboring feelings of discrimination towards minorities, but it also teaches younger generations that it is acceptable behavior to judge someone based on the color of their skin. By looking at the history of racial profiling and its recent effects on Americans, this paper concludes that it is clear to see that racial profiling only brings negative outcomes.
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"The defense argued that the police simply were trying to get Green into custody and it was the cocaine found later in Green's system that contributed to his death. The problem with this theory is that Green was unarmed and it is impossible that five policemen were unable to subdue one man without killing him. Salholz and Frank write, "By late the next afternoon, the Detroit police chief, Stanley Knox, had suspended seven officers without pay. Five of them had arrived after the incident began. Mr. Knox made it clear that the event had sickened and saddened him" (45). The police chief himself knew that it was a wrongful death and therefore the only explanation was racial profiling."
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Racial Profiling in Policing, 2005.
An examination of the efficacy and prevalence of racial profiling in modern law enforcement.
2,541 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This research proposal examines and identifies racial profiling in policing in order to assess whether or not profiling is beneficial or harmful in nature. The researcher examines whether racial profiling in policing is an effective or necessary method for deterring crime and attempts to determine whether damaging consequences result from racial profiling activities.
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"Racial profiling may be defined as the practice of using race or ethnicity as a determining factor in a decision to stop or detain a suspect (Trende, 2000). In recent years the practice has drawn a great deal of attention among law enforcement agencies, government authorities, among citizens and among the media (Trende, 2000). There are few individuals that have defended the practice, but despite this many including individuals within law enforcement have admitted that racial profiling is a common practice (Trende, 2000).
Racial profiling among police agents often results in a disproportionate number of minorities or older citizens that are targeted by police; most commonly these individuals are stopped for traffic offenses or detained on suspicion for criminal behavior (Trende, 2000). In New Jersey for example Governor Christine Todd Whitman admitted "very frankly that racial profiling occurs in New Jersey" a fact further confirmed by state troopers who validated that they were in fact required to racially profile potential criminals (Trende, 2000: 331)."
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Racial Profiling, 2005.
An examination of the practice of racial profiling in the fight against crime.
1,457 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Racial profiling, when used with other criminal indicators, can be a very powerful tool for crime fighters. This paper argues that it can help to narrow the number of suspects that police must look at when trying to make an arrest for a crime or even prevent one. As some people and organizations complain about the use of racial profiling, calling it a racist act, law enforcement cannot do its job properly without being harshly criticized. It explains that it is possible that a few innocent people may be inconvenienced as a result of racial profiling, but it something that people must learn to deal with if they want to live in a world with less crime.
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"Sgt. Mike Lewis is a good cop that has been ridiculed due to the area that he works in. There is a larger concentration of black men smuggling drugs in this area, so it would only make sense that he is arresting more blacks. Not everyone sees it this way. Some people feel that he is unfairly targeting black males and either harassing or arresting them. For this reason, he has begun to overlook some traffic violations of blacks so that he can avoid being called a racist. By doing this he is most likely allowing a greater number of criminals to make it through his area unscathed. He isn't the only one that is shying away from pretext stops of minorities. Officers across the nation are letting some offenders go in order to protect them selves from criticism. Their job is hard enough without everyone with an opinion telling them how to do it. Police officers should be able to do their jobs without having to constantly worry about what group or organization is looking over their back at any given time."
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Racial Profiling, 2007.
This paper analyzes the racial profiling policy of the Los Angeles Police Department.
2,738 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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The paper examines the use of racial profiling by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in order to identify the consequences of this controversial policy. The paper discusses the criticism that racial profiling is unconstitutional as well as the arguments that it is a valuable, realistic tool for law enforcement departments. The paper investigates the influence of longtime Chief Daryl Gates on the structure, practices and procedures of the LAPD and portrays the institutionalized racism present. The paper concludes that although police should be able to use racial profiling, they should be cautious in its application and restrict its use to situations involving compelling reasons.
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"The general goal of this case study is to examine and analyze the use of racial profiling by the Los Angeles Police Department, and to identify the consequences of this controversial policy. Racial profiling has gained support over the last fifteen years in Los Angeles and many other large cities, and first emerged during the highly publicized explosion of the use and selling of crack cocaine in scores of inner-city neighborhoods in the 1980's, which bolstered the perception by some observers that crimes involving drugs are primarily an African American problem--even though statistics showed most cocaine users were white."
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Racial Profiling, 2002.
A analysis of racial profiling as a method to prevent terrorism.
764 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper discusses the issues involved in racial profiling as possibly the only way to prevent terrorism. The difficult and uncomfortable aspect of racial profiling, which puts a large population of innocent citizens under scrutiny, is explained. The paper presents the hope that when certain communities are targeted as a result of racial profiling, there will be cooperation from within the community to assist the officials.
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"While some may say that this violates civil liberties, Attorney General John Ashcroft says, "We're not sacrificing civil liberties, we're securing civil liberties?That's why the administration has claimed the unilateral power to designate any one of us a terrorist and subject to indefinite detention without a trial--or even knowledge of the charges against us. That's why it conducts secret searches of libraries and bookstores and who knows who's offices or computers: It wants to protect our liberty (Kaminer, 9). The communities affected by racial profiling will, certainly, experience discomfort. The fact is that the vast majority of Middle Eastern Americans and Middle Eastern students and visitors are of absolutely no threat to the United States in any way."
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