Learn how Israeli military tactics are shaping America’s “police towns,” affecting the civil liberties and racial justice of marginalized communities.
Critics of the increasing integration of Israeli military technologies and tactics into American “police cities” argue that this exchange is leading to a more militarized approach to urban policing. Activists and organizers say this change impacts civil liberties and perpetuates systemic racism against marginalized American communities. They say police exchange programs encourage aggressive methods in conflict zones, while diverting funds from essential social services.
Presenter: Anélise Borges
Guests:
Amanda Seales – artistic intellectual
Butch Ware – Professor, activist and author
Jadelynn Zhang – PhD student at Emory University