Part 9/13:

Racial Biases and Polarization in Law Enforcement

The discussion takes a racial turn as some officials explain that prosecutorial discretion is sometimes based on racially motivated policies or societal priorities, notably in cases involving drug offenses or violent crimes. The system, they argue, is often manipulated under the guise of equity, but the result is a less safe environment and wider societal cracks.

Particularly troubling are claims that the justice system is being deliberately undermined through the appointment of district attorneys and officials undermining law enforcement—either intentionally or due to ideological biases. This “business model” of government, where agencies function more as profit centers rather than service entities, exacerbates societal division.