Institutional Racism Is Rampant in Immigration Enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Calls for racial justice can be heard across the nation.  We should not forget about the racial injustice of immigration enforcement.  Katy Murzda of the American Immigration Council outlines the systemic racism in immigration enforcement, including but not limited to racial profiling in immigration enforcement.  She concludes as follows:

“Stories like that of U.S. diplomat Spears serve as examples of the historical and institutional racism within [Customs & Border Protection (CBP)] and the U.S. immigration system more broadly. We need increased transparency and oversight to force cultural changes within CBP. These significant changes are necessary to prevent further injustices and ensure the Constitution applies equally to all people.”

KJ