Incarceration in the United States

This essay will examine 3 of my most important liberties: freedom of speech, right to vote, and equal protection of the law. The United State Constitution was created to guarantee the Americans’ liberties, which cannot be prohibited by the government. These liberties play a tremendous role on my daily basis, as it is not only protecting my right, but also strengthen my voice as a regular citizen that came from a different country. The First Amendment passed in 1791 by Congress provided that…

their job or losing or their family. The United State the one of the greatest countries in the world. However, it has one of the major problems with the highest incarceration rate in the world. President Obama said in his speech “Criminal justice… is not as fair as it should be. Mass incarceration makes our country worse off, and we need to do something about it” ( Pinto 3). The President of the United States admits that in this country the incarceration rate is increasing and making this…

In today’s society which we call the United States of America there may be many predictions, speculations, and myths that have been thought of when it comes to our history. I have analyzed and did my own research on the history of racism. Racism is the belief of people of each race, who acts as if one is superior to another race. There are several prejudice practices practiced by racial individuals which discriminates against people of other race and due to their skin color. I watched four…

Rhetorical Analysis of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration Michelle Alexander is an African American civil rights activist, Ohio state law professor, and legality lawyer, who has written the famous novel, The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness in 2010 which emphasizes the ongoing civil rights issues being had within African American communities and law enforcement. Michelle uses several rhetorical devices within the chapter “The Rebirth of Caste” to provide…

Illegal Immigration is a major issue in the United States, particularly in Arizona. Nearly 47% of all illegal border crossing occur between Arizona and Mexico. Of course, there are two sides to every story and there is no exception when discussing this. On the negative side the total cost of education, medical, and incarceration in about $2.6 billion every year, which comes from tax payers dollars (“Immigration Issues”). However, the positive side is that the people that cross over help the…

Thesis Every sitting President of the United States of America has attempted to make the country safer by implementing their specific crime control policies. Every policy proposed and if implemented will not have full public support, but keeping the entire populace safe and secure is what ultimately matters. During the eight year tenure of President Barrack Obama, the main focus of his crime policy centralized around gun control and easing of drug sentencing requirements. Well the president…

recently naturalized citizens. The pressure for social reform began as a response to perceived degradations in American society. Increased burden was placed on large cities during the late 1820s as large influxes of immigrants poured into the United States, creating the usual problems of urbanization: overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, disease, and general…

December 7th, 1941 was the day that Japan attacked the United States with bombs killing more than 2,300 Americans, destroying twelve ships and a hundred sixty aircrafts, and damaged nine ships and one hundred and fifty aircrafts. This attack startled the United States, and influenced the United States the next day to enter World War 2. This day is famously known as Pearl Harbor Day. Americans and the American government chose to take drastic measures due to the war at the time. Ten weeks later…

The Mexican-United States border is a big political problem in the 21st century. Thousands of people every year cross to achieve the greatness of America. Some believe that we should let the immigrants come in and make a better life for themselves, others worry about the safety, the violence, and the cultural and economic burden of the American people. Border security should be enforced because the United States is a sovereign country and needs to protect the borders from people who would do…

home of the brave” and “The Melting Pot” are two ways to best describe the United States of America. Our nation is known internationally for endless opportunities and a place to grow into a success story and there is a reason for that. Our system is built to work, but unfortunately some immigrants are taking advantage of the bountiful opportunities our nation offers by coming illegally. Immigration to the United States should be more difficult due to the it’s negative impact on our country and…