Date of Award
11-2005
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Donald Mbosowo
Second Advisor
Dee Miller
Abstract
This study will attempt to determine the direct and indirect consequences of Federal mandatory minimum drug sentences and drug policy to African Americans. It will examine statistics on drug use, arrest, convictions, and incarceration of African Americans. These statistics will be gathered from several government agencies and will be used to determine if American drug policy discriminates against African Americans. The purpose of this study is to inform and educate African Americans about Federal mandatory minimum drug sentences and the impact they are having on Black communities and to provide links to resources that can be used to promote drug policy reform.
Recommended Citation
Byrd, Crystal S., "Federal Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences: Weapon in the War on Drugs or War on Blacks" (2005). McCabe Thesis Collection. 3.
https://dclu.langston.edu/mccabe_theses/3