Military-grade weapons, equipment, and vehicles have no place within routine police work in American communities.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Justice
COVID-19 Exposes Inhumanity in the Social Justice System
Governments have neglected to restrict the spread of COVID-19 in jails, prompting rising infections and COVID-19 deaths among detained populations.
We May Be on the Cusp of Substantive Drug Policy Reform
Through drug policy reform, the Biden Administration can expand social services and addiction resources, paired with the eventual abolition of the war on drugs.
Reimagining American Policing
If we are to reimagine policing, we should consider demilitarization, de-escalation training, increased accountability, and re-investing in specialized services.
Gun Control: An Update Since Parkland’s Tragedy
The U.S. media is constantly reporting on a mass shooting, in what seems like every few weeks. Casualties from gun violence are so prevalent, we almost have become numb to them and feel like we are waiting for the next one. In a rare, but tragic event, one survivor of...
Families Belong Together: The “Zero-Tolerance” Policy Dilemma and Family Border Separation
In May 2018, the Trump administration released its “zero-tolerance” policy wherein immigration and border security officials were to utilize stringent — and arguably inhumane — tactics targeted at mass detention and deportation of individuals crossing the U.S....
Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
Nigerian-owned properties and places of worship were destroyed during xenophobic attacks in South Africa. More must be done to ensure the victims’ wellbeing.
It’s Time to End Forced Arbitration
The proliferation of forced arbitration clauses has led to more businesses effectively opting out of accountability to their employers and customers.
FBI’s No-Fly List: Efficacy and Transparency Called Into Question
The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI’s) no-fly list is seemingly an uncontroversial and comprehensive approach to ensuring the national security of the United States. However, under closer scrutiny, the list proves to be flawed. Currently, there are...