Arguments For A Fair Trial In The Criminal Justice System

The United States foresaw its “third wave” of immigration within the first ten years of the 20th century. By 1910, 9 million immigrants entered the U.S. During this time period, northern cities had an influx of African-Americans from the South whom migrate up to the North seeking job opportunities and a chance of freedom. With the increase of both immigrants and migrant’s across the country, resentment began to brew from the natives in the North. Italians immigrants that settled in New York City received the brunt of the anger and hate from locals. They were disrespected, mistreated, and not given an equal chance to create a stable life in America. These Italian immigrants were strongly religious and praised the Catholic belief; unfortunately this created an increase of hatred and maltreatment from Americans. They were also labeled and accused as a group of people to commit violent crime than “2nd Wave” immigrants and the native-born population.

Neighbors judged them without knowing them, but how can they live this type of lifestyle? Therefore, if an Italian immigrant were on trial, a bias automatically forms against the defendant because of nationality. Does he stand a chance for a fair trial in the criminal justice system? This concept suggests that Italian immigrants are pronounced guilty before given the chance to defend themselves at trial. This issue was prevalent in the early 20th century and continues to be an ongoing issue today. One can assert that bias towards a certain group of people can affect the outcome of a court case. It is a vicious cycle in the justice system which cannot be