Civic Education
Americans are divided by age and race on the fairness of the justice system, ABA civics survey finds
ABA President Patricia Lee Refo (clockwise from top left) spoke with panelists Laura Coates, Bryan Porter, Juan Thomas and Roslyn Brock. Screenshot by Amanda Robert.
A new survey released by the ABA on Thursday found stark divisions based on age and race when it comes to believing that there are racial biases built into the rules, procedures and practices of the justice system.
While 45% of white respondents said they agree or strongly agree with that statement, 80% of Black respondents and 63% of Hispanic respondents agreed or strongly agreed.
ABA survey finds differences in support for pandemic requirements, trust in justice system Share:
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2021 â Most Black and Hispanic people and young adults believe the U.S. justice system exhibits racial bias, but fewer white people and older people do, according to a new American Bar Association survey.
The survey also found strong public support for legally permitting employers to require employees to wear masks at work and refusing service to customers who donât follow mask requirements. But a majority does not support legally permitting employers to require their employees get COVID-19 vaccinations.
Those results are from the ABA 2021 Survey of Civic Literacy â the third annual survey conducted as part of Law Day, celebrated each year on May 1. The theme this year is âAdvancing the Rule of Law Now.â