In order to defend police brutality, the police create a narrative that paints Latinos as criminals. From bandidos to gang members, Latinos have been labeled as criminals in the eyes of the law. In the case of Julio Valerio, the police and the media worked together to craft a story that Julio was a violent gang member. Both groups made sure to emphasis that Julio had a history of drug abuse and issues with the law. Even as the Latino community began to rally up against this racism, they get accused of endorsing gang activity in their communities. The racism towards the Latino community allows the police to have the upper hand when it comes to criminalizing this group.
The racism involved with police also affects the black community who live
The racism involved with police also affects the black community who live