Hello Ludmila,
Absolutely there is the reflection today as there was then with the idea of tough on crime. These movements surge when there are advancements in civil rights. Racist responses seemed to be tied to these sudden desires to clean up crime and the image that is painted of the criminals aligns with their ideals. The criminal justice system has from its conception focused its attention on bipoc communities and has treated them with violence and inequality.
Absolutely there is the reflection today as there was then with the idea of tough on crime. These movements surge when there are advancements in civil rights. Racist responses seemed to be tied to these sudden desires to clean up crime and the image that is painted of the criminals aligns with their ideals. The criminal justice system has from its conception focused its attention on bipoc communities and has treated them with violence and inequality.