America Is Watching, But Are They Listening?

Authors

• Nancy Kartos, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the persistent issue of violence against Black people, particularly at the hands of police, and how social media has become a significant factor in hindering accountability. It draws historical parallels between past racial violence, such as lynchings during the Jim Crow era, and contemporary police brutality, highlighting how social media amplifies yet polarizes public discourse. The analysis critiques the legal system's failure to hold police accountable, with a focus on the doctrine of qualified immunity, and explores how political polarization exacerbates the problem. The note ultimately argues that without addressing these systemic and technological challenges, meaningful reform remains elusive.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Land Use Law | Law | Law and Race | Law Enforcement and Corrections | Legal History

Recommended Citation

Nancy Kartos, America Is Watching, But Are They Listening?, 40 Cardozo Arts & Ent. L.J. 859 (2023).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoaelj/vol40/iss3/10