How racism shapes jury selectionwhytheracecardisplayedMay 20, 20191 min readUpdated: May 3, 2023Rated NaN out of 5 stars.#justicesystemCongress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1875 in an attempt to eliminate racial discrimination in jury selection. However, people of color continue to face exclusion from jury service because of their race. This trend dates back for decades. This is especially true in serious felony trials and death penalty cases.
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