Racial Justice

Democrats

Criminal Justice Reform: Harris has not detailed her presidential plans for criminal justice reform but supported measures like the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act as a U.S. Senator to address police misconduct and racial profiling.
Immigration: Harris supports more humane immigration policies, including pathways to citizenship and protections for DACA recipients. She also advocates for reforms to reduce the impact of immigration enforcement on families and communities, with a focus on addressing racial and ethnic profiling.
Racial Equity: Harris has been vocal about addressing systemic racism, supporting policies to increase access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for marginalized communities. Her work includes advocating for legislation to combat racial discrimination and improve police accountability.
Campaign Rhetoric: As a presidential candidate, Harris has consistently emphasized the importance of addressing racial and ethnic inequalities, drawing on her personal experiences and background. Her approach to racial justice focuses on systemic reforms and inclusivity.

Criminal Justice Reform: Trump signed the First Step Act, which aimed to reduce mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent offenders and enhance rehabilitation programs. However, his administration also received criticism for policies that were perceived to worsen racial disparities, such as the rollback of Obama-era police reform guidelines.
Immigration: Trump's proposed immigration policies include measures such as mass deportation and challenges to birthright citizenship. Some view these proposals as contributing to a divisive environment and raising concerns about potential impacts on racial profiling and the civil rights of Latinos.
Racial Equity: Trump's responses to incidents of racial violence and movements like Black Lives Matter were often viewed as dismissive or antagonistic. While he frequently questioned the necessity of addressing systemic racism, he did propose the Platinum Plan in 2020 and has discussed it in 2024 as part of his outreach to African Americans.
Campaign Rhetoric: Trump's rhetoric on race and ethnicity has often been controversial and polarizing. His comments on topics such as Kamala Harris's race, the birther controversy involving Barack Obama, and groups like white nationalists, as well as his overall approach to race-related issues, have been frequently criticized for perceived insensitivity and lack of empathy.