METROEAST NEWS

METROEAST NEWS
METROEAST NEWS: OCTOBER 20, 2024

THE DISPROPORTIONATE POLICING IN EAST ST. LOUIS ILLINOIS: ILLINOIS STATE POLICE

Disproportionate policing in East St. Louis, Illinois, can exacerbate both economic and racial inequalities in several ways. East St. Louis, a predominantly Black city with a history of poverty and disenfranchisement, faces numerous structural challenges, including underfunded schools, high unemployment rates, and decaying infrastructure. Disproportionate policing compounds these issues, contributing to a cycle of poverty, limited opportunities, and systemic discrimination.