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Racial Profiling in America

I need help with analyzing the issues about race in America and what is the law of the land view about such issues.

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At a Federal level, racial profiling is challenged by the 4th Amendement of the U.S. Constitution which guarantees the right to be safe from unreasonable search and seizure without probable cause and the Fourteenth Amendment which requires that all citizens be treated equally under the law.

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, it is ...

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One major race issue minorities face in today's society is racial profiling. Racial profiling refers to the use of an individual's race or ethnicity by law enforcement personnel as a key factor in deciding whether to engage in enforcement, such as making a traffic stop or arrest. The practice is controversial and widely considered inappropriate and illegal.