The prison system targets people of color

The American criminal justice system targets minority races in and outside of prison. African Americans after more likely to be pulled over, searched, and arrested than any other race. In some states, people of color represent most of the population within prisons but only count for a minority of the general public. The prison system needs to be reformed to treat every person equally, no matter their race.^[1] Black children are five times more likely to be incarcerated in juvenile detention centers than white children. Having a criminal record before adulthood makes it more difficult to obtain higher education or find stable employment, and increases the likelihood of being incarcerated again. Children of minority races are targeted more by law enforcement despite no evidence of illegal activity.^[2] People of color are more likely to be targeted for incarceration, proving the criminal justice system is not equal or fair. It is unfair to imprison people based on their race so the prison system needs to be reformed to show equality and fairness for all inmates.

[P1] The criminal justice system targets people of color. [P2] Black children are more likely to be incarcerated in juvenile detention facilities. [P3] Therefore, prisons should be reformed.