Racial and Ethnic Inequality in U.S. Law: An Examination of Detention and Deportation

This article examines the structural racism and ethnocentric biases that perpetuate the disproportionate detention and deportation of racial and ethnic minorities in the U.S., as well as policy solutions to address this.

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October 5, 2025

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Jazmin Tamez

2025 Summer Fellow

Jazmin Tamez is a student at the South Texas Science Academy with a passion for advancing social justice through academia and advocacy. Her work reflects a strong commitment to exploring the intersections of law and human rights, seeking to address systemic inequities affecting minority and marginalized communities.

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Other Fellowship Capstones

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Behind Closed Polls: The Quiet Crisis of Voter Suppression