Judicial Branch

1) Source: Right-wing race-baiting? 8/26/10 4:27 AM EDT Updated: 8/26/10 2:27 PM EDT
http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0810/41473.html
2) Constitutional Connection: Article III, Section 2, Clause 2
The Trial of all Crimes, except in Cases of Impeachment, shall be by Jury; and such Trial shall be held in the State where the said Crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any State, the Trial shall be at such Place or Places as the Congress may by Law have directed.
This article addressed racial profiling taking place in politics. Racial justice is an important issue. Now we have African Americans running with the “big dogs” and there isn’t room for racial profiling. In cases like these, the judicial branch steps in. Everyone is entitled to a fair trial and anything less is considered unjust.
The author displays how people are comparing Goldwater to a racist, Senator Wallace. Goldwater has showed some behaviors that could be classified as racism, such as in the late 1960’s when he went against a Civil Rights Act. It took a long time for African Americans to have some rights that should have been given a right to us a long time ago, such as voting. Even though time has progressed, racial profiling still occurs.
The judicial branch is constantly making sure that each trial is fair. They interpret Laws for citizens to understand. Without the judicial branch, a lot of citizen would be even more lost than before. The judicial branch is helpful to maintain checks and balances. Citizens need to be informed about laws and such, and that is what the Judicial Branch is for. The Judicial Branch is there for a purpose, which is still used in present day.