What evidence does Perkinson provide for his claims that such policies are unjust, and particularly unfair toward African-Americans? Do you think the public interest is ultimately served by such policies, or not? Why? Explain your answer.

Policing; and Mandatory sentencing laws.

Among the causes of the incarceration epidemic in the United States are the growth of postRockefeller drug laws, which punish minor drug offenses with major prison time; “zero tolerance”
policing; and mandatory sentencing laws. What evidence does Perkinson provide for his claims that such policies are unjust, and particularly unfair toward African-Americans? Do you think the public interest is ultimately served by such policies, or not? Why? Explain your answer.