Tag Archives: race

Dark Pleas and Faulty Forensics: The Role of Flawed DNA Evidence in Coerced Guilty Pleas

By: Sydney Perkins             Post-conviction proceedings reveal a striking asymmetry. While the introduction of scientifically invalid forensic evidence can easily secure a conviction, newly discovered evidence undermining that conviction rarely guarantees relief. Such evidence, rather than securing immediate exoneration, frequently becomes the basis for coercive prosecutorial bargaining.             Consider the following scenario: after spending nearly […]

The Last Plantation: Insufficient Data Collection and Discrimination by the United States Department of Agriculture is harming Black Farmers

By Staci Gamble Always unseen and never documented, the struggles of black farmers are constantly overlooked because of discrimination and insufficient data collection by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA is an extraordinarily powerful entity that accounts for allotments, credits, information, and access to government funding.[1] In 1997, the USDA took over the […]

Left Behind: Natural Disasters and Vulnerable Incarcerated Populations

By Radha Patel As climate change threatens coastal communities, natural disasters are growing more severe and are devastating at-risk populations. Floridian cities have particularly been impacted by a major rise in intensified hurricanes.[i] Following Hurricane Helene and Milton, several cities in Central Florida were left with significant damage to their streets and homes.[ii] Fortunately, several […]

Denied by Design: How Algorithms Reinforce Housing Inequality

By Ashley Romay Artificial intelligence (AI) is a transformative and versatile tool that replicates human intelligence at incredible speed. But like any technology, its impact is dependent on the manner it is utilized. At first glance, this tool promises efficiency and precision, yet its widespread application, particularly in the housing industry, should raise caution. The use of […]