The United States is a country that prides itself on its commitment to Extradition treaty violations . However, no country is perfect, and, as a result, human rights violations occur regularly in the country. These violations usually do not make the mainstream news because they are considered ‘personal' issues, but they are just as serious as those that do. Racial Profiling Racial profiling is when law enforcement officials or security guards at a governmental office, school, or hospital consider a person's race, skin color, or religion when making a decision about whether to investigate or arrest the person. The practice is illegal under federal law, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), and the Justice Department. However, the ACLU reported last year that racial profiling occurs in the US every day, with Black and Latino people being the most likely to be targeted. The organization recorded 751 incidents involving officers citing race as a motivator for an investigation or a police encounter between January and June 2019. This is compared to 286 incidents in 2018, and 231 in 2017. This clearly shows that racial profiling is still a serious issue in the United States, and it is something that the country needs to address if it truly wants to live up to its claim to protect human rights. Family Separation The family is a fundamental unit of society and undeniably important to individuals. However, the government sometimes gets so obsessed with its role in creating ‘family separation' that they lose sight of the fact that families should be together. A family that is legally separated is considered broken by the court and can lead to severe hardship. In these cases, the individuals usually petition the court for a change of policy or practice. This usually results in the family being brought back together, but it can be a lengthy process. This practice of ‘family separation' was most visibly demonstrated in the Trump administration's ‘zero tolerance' immigration policy. When this policy was put into practice, parents were arrested and put into detention together with their children. The government argues that this is better for the children because it means they will not witness the parents being arrested and jailed. However, the policy separated families, resulting in widespread public outcry, legal action, and a government decision to end the practice. This example highlights how the government can act without considering the impact on the individuals that it affects. Forcing families apart will undoubtedly cause suffering and may even lead to increased crime as adults and children become more vulnerable due to a greater loss of supervision. It is important that governments consider the impact of their policies before putting into practice. Deportation If the government decides that you have violated a ‘law of the land', they can decide to deport you. There are a number of offenses that the government considers ‘crimes', but which do not necessarily have serious penalties. For instance, drug possession is a misdemeanor in some states, but if the court finds you guilty of this crime, they will most likely order you deported. Even if you are not considered ‘criminal' because of your background or the circumstances of the crime, your presence in the country violates the terms of your temporary stay, and the government has the authority to send you home. This can be a terrifying experience, especially if you have not broken any laws and do not think that you will be easily accepted back into society because of your race or religion. If there is any chance of being accepted back into your home country, you will have to fight tooth and nail to get there, as the American government does not make it easy for anyone.
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