Chokehold: Policing Black Men
03/04/24
Chokehold: Policing Black Men
by Paul Butler
Sep 12, 2023
In the ongoing battle against systemic racism within America's criminal justice system, Paul Butler's seminal work, "Chokehold: Policing Black Men," serves as a beacon of insight and a rallying cry for action. Butler, the Albert Brick Professor in Law at Georgetown University, unveils the pervasive nature of the "Chokehold" – a metaphorical grip that ensnares African American men in a web of discrimination and suspicion.
A former Federal prosecutor, Butler exposes how laws and practices used by police and prosecutors systematically target Black men, perpetuating cycles of injustice and oppression.
Butler’s analysis inspires AJP's mission to end this chokehold through policy reforms and relief for pretrial injustices, aligning with his vision for lasting change.
"Chokehold: Policing Black Men" is an essential and transformative read for citizen changemakers nationwide.