In this discussion, guest Andy Clarno, an author focused on racialized poverty and policing in urban environments, sheds light on his book about policing in Chicago. He explores how weaponized data harms marginalized communities, particularly Black, Latinx, and Muslim populations. Clarno critiques the perception of objectivity in law enforcement and discusses the necessity of abolitionist responses to oppressive practices. The conversation highlights community-driven research efforts aimed at dismantling the racialized policing apparatus and advocates for compassionate resistance to systemic injustices.
