Black People Are Being Arrested For Violating Social Distancing—But White People Aren’t

Published: May 18, 2020, 3:10 p.m.

In light of recent social distancing orders, tensions between the New York Police Department and Black and Hispanic neighborhoods are on thin ice. Some believe that police are engaging in a racist double standard similar to that of “stop and frisk”: arresting minorities for violating social distancing orders while ignoring White residents committing the same violation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harrietcammock/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harrietcammock/support