War on Drugs; Mass incarceration (1 Jan 1970 Jahr – 1 Jan 2000 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

The War on Drugs, initiated in the 1970s and intensified in the 1980s and 1990s, aimed to combat drug trafficking and use in the United States. However, it disproportionately targeted black communities, leading to mass incarceration. This racial disparity stemmed from discriminatory policies such as mandatory minimum sentences and the targeting of urban neighborhoods for drug enforcement. Consequently, the War on Drugs exacerbated systemic inequalities, perpetuating cycles of poverty and incarceration among black populations. Despite its intentions, the War on Drugs became emblematic of the systemic racism deeply embedded within the criminal justice system.