Unpacking race in the American jury system : cases, readings, and perspectives / Raneta Lawson Mack, Skinner Family Distinguished Professor of Law, Creighton University School of Law.
The origins of exclusion in the American jury system -- Types of juries and their gatekeeping functions -- Limitations, incremental remediation & the "evolution of prejudice" -- Peremptory challenges and racism in jury selection : continuing the legacy of exclusion -- The deliberative process : stereotypes, biases & intimidation in the deliberation room -- Jury nullification : history, outcomes & racist perceptions -- Jury reform.
Summary:
"This casebook explores how the idealistic notion of a 'jury of one's peers' in the American criminal justice system was historically subverted to promote the ends of racism and oppression, a pattern and practice that continues in modern times. Beginning with the history of the jury trial process and continuing through the development of race-based exclusionary practices, such as carefully crafted jury lists and peremptory challenges, the book unpacks and critically examines how and why these racially biased processes became entrenched in the criminal justice system."--Publisher description.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.