Reports under this title often examine how the system fails vulnerable populations:
: Recent investigations show how law enforcement often mistakes disabilities (e.g., deafness, autism) for non-compliance, leading to tragic outcomes for "invisible" populations. Algorithms and Neutrality in the Case of Redistricting File: Blind.Justice.zip ...
: The "Blind Injustice" framework explores cases like that of Ricky Jackson, who served 39 years—the longest-serving exoneree in U.S. history—due to intimidated witnesses and lack of forensic oversight. Reports under this title often examine how the
: While justice should be blind to race and ethnicity, critics argue it should not be blind to the specific circumstances of a crime or a defendant's history. 2. Systemic Failures and Miscarriages of Justice : While justice should be blind to race
The ideal of "Blind Justice" is represented by Lady Justice (Justitia), who wears a blindfold to signify impartiality. However, legal scholars argue this "blindness" is often weaponized to ignore systemic inequalities:
: Research from organizations like the Prison Policy Initiative highlights how complex death sentencing rules and the withholding of critical information from jurors lead to "blind" outcomes that fail both jurors and defendants.