Blacks have always been singled out in the eyes of the criminal justice system. Ever since the introduction of slaves in the 1700’s, blacks have been looked down in society as second-class citizens. The problem continues today in the court of law, where blacks are being treated much harsher than whites. Studies show that compared to whites, blacks are more likely to get caught, receive harsher sentences, and face more cruel apprehension. In a Bureau of Justice census, statistics show that black drivers are more likely to be pulled, and for no discernable reason. It was also proven that, in some states, whites were more likely to receive a citation, yet blacks still got pulled over more often while doing nothing wrong. This exemplifies that
