Back Quote by Malcolm Jenkins
“Trump started talking about bringing back stop-and-frisk, which was ruled unconstitutional. And as a black man, that was the last thing I wanted to hear. That you will basically pass laws to say that I can be profiled, and it is legal.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion Piece: The Atlantic, 2020
Stop‑and‑frisk is unconstitutional; profiling laws threaten Black communities.
In simple terms: Profiling laws harm Black people.
Key Takeaway
Advocate against discriminatory policing.
Themes
justice
civil rights
policy
Mood
determined
empathetic
Type
activist
informative
When to use this quote
- activism
- legal reform
- community organizing
- public policy
Key Concepts
Constitutional law
systemic racism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities effectively oppose profiling?
- What legal precedents protect civil liberties?
A Different Perspective
Legal battles can be lengthy.
