BLK ALERTS

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    Kelvin Harrison Jr. On Continuing His ‘Legends Only’ Mantra With ‘Elvis’ And The Film Giving Space To Black Musical Icons – Shadow and Act

    June 24, 2022

    ‘The Chi’: Jacob Latimore And Hannaha Hall On Season 5, Emmett And Tiffany’s Evolution – Shadow and Act

    June 24, 2022

    ‘The Buccaneers: Apple TV+’s Potential Answer To ‘Bridgerton’ Sets Alisha Boe And 5 More As Leads – Shadow and Act

    June 24, 2022
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Vimeo
    BLK ALERTS
    Subscribe Login
    • Home
    • Lifestyle
    • News
    • Crime
    • Entertainment
    • Opinion
    • Sports
    • Politics
    BLK ALERTS
    Home»Justice»Arizona Prison Bans Book About Criminal Justice System’s Impact on Black Men
    Justice

    Arizona Prison Bans Book About Criminal Justice System’s Impact on Black Men

    Niyah Heaggans, DIBy Niyah Heaggans, DIMay 23, 2019No Comments2 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp VKontakte Email
    Arizona prison
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    Arizona prison bans prisoners from reading “Chokehold: Policing Black Men“, a book about the impact of the criminal justice system on black men.

    What We Know:

    • Chokehold: Policing Black Men,” is a book written by Paul Butler, a current law professor at Georgetown and a former federal prosecutor. The book was written as a guide for black men. The book talks about the criminal justice system and what good democracy should be. The book also serves as a preventative guide. There is a specific chapter that focuses on “street law.” It details ideas and tactics to help black men avoid being arrested in the first place.
    • The Arizona Department of Corrections banned the book on the grounds that it was “detrimental to the safe, secure, and orderly” operations of the prison. Butler insisted that the book promotes positive and non-violent ideals similar to those of civil rights leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks. When Butler heard about the ban, he said, “Ideas are powerful.” He also said it was a “badge of honor” that the prison banned the book.
    • The American Civil Liberties Union sent a letter to the ADC arguing that the ban is unconstitutional. The letter was addressed to the department’s director, Charles Ryan. In the letter, the ACLU stated, “it is unconstitutional to censor a book that educates prisoners on how legal, penal, and other institutions have shaped their own lives and poses no threat to the safety and security of the facility.”
    • According to the NAACP, black men make up 34% of the prison population, thats about 2.3 million people. African Americans are also 5 times more likely to go to jail than white people.
    • The ACLU has requested the book be taken off the prisons flagged list. In response, the ADC plans to review the book and the letter, but no decisions will be made until after.

    This story is still developing, but look for Chokehold: Policing Black Men at Barnes and Noble, Target, and Amazon.

    Arizona prison book ban Paul Butler
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr WhatsApp Email
    Previous ArticleBuffalo Wild Wings Manager Under Fire
    Next Article Kanye West says he’s Never Even Voted
    Niyah Heaggans, DI

    Niyah Heaggans was a Digital Intern at Black News Alerts.

    Related Posts

    Police officers and medics indicted by grand jury in 2019 death of Elijah McClain

    September 1, 2021

    Mississippi asks Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade Case

    July 24, 2021

    First Felony Sentence for January Insurrection Handed to Florida Man

    July 20, 2021

    Grandmother Jailed after Not Answering Her Phone During Class is Ordered Released from Prison Sentence

    July 8, 2021
    Our Picks

    R&B VERZUZ: Mario WINS For The Way He Trolled & Outsung ‘Mr. Unbothered’ Omarion + The Chaotic Pre-Show With Ray-J, Bobby V, Sammie & Pleasure P

    June 24, 2022

    VH1 FIRES ‘Black Ink’ Honcho Ceaser Emanuel After Video Of Him Allegedly Abusing A Dog Goes Viral, His Attorney Responds

    June 23, 2022

    DOPE! FAMU’s Marching 100 Brings The HBCU Experience To Louis Vuitton Men’s Paris Fashion Show

    June 23, 2022

    ARRESTED: Andrew Gillum – Florida’s Former Rising Democratic Star – Has Been Indicted For Alleged Fraud Tied To His Campaign Against Gov. Ron DeSantis

    June 23, 2022
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • Vimeo
    Don't Miss
    Shadow and Act

    Kelvin Harrison Jr. On Continuing His ‘Legends Only’ Mantra With ‘Elvis’ And The Film Giving Space To Black Musical Icons – Shadow and Act

    By Shadow And ActJune 24, 20220

    ‘The Chi’: Jacob Latimore And Hannaha Hall On Season 5, Emmett And Tiffany’s Evolution – Shadow and Act

    June 24, 2022

    ‘The Buccaneers: Apple TV+’s Potential Answer To ‘Bridgerton’ Sets Alisha Boe And 5 More As Leads – Shadow and Act

    June 24, 2022

    ‘Westworld’ Season 4: Evan Rachel Wood, Tessa Thompson, Aaron Paul And More On ‘Humanity In The Face Of Free Will’ – Shadow and Act

    June 24, 2022

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from BLK ALERTS about our community.

    About Us
    About Us

    Your source for all things BLACK. BLKALERTS is crafted specifically for humans of the Brown and Black experience. The BLKALERTS app is available in all app stores.

    We're accepting new partnerships right now.

    Email Us: connect@blkalerts.com
    Contact: +1-929-251-6500

    Our Picks

    NBA Draft and More Trade News

    November 19, 2020
    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest
    • Home
    • News
    • Entertainment
    • Politics
    • Crime
    • Sports
    • Careers
    © 2022 BLKALERTS is part of Urban Newsroom. Powered by UNMUTED NETWORKS.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    Sign In or Register

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below.

    Lost password?