(51) Domestic Prosecution: White Nationalist and Hate Groups

The purpose of this research is to propose a policy solution to the ongoing issue of transitional justice and race relations in the United States. Specifically, I chose to look at small towns in South Texas which are well... [ view full abstract ]

The purpose of this research is to propose a policy solution to the ongoing issue of transitional justice and race relations in the United States. Specifically, I chose to look at small towns in South Texas which are well known for outdated and openly racist practices. The mechanism I chose to enact is domestic prosecutions of participants in these public displays of hatred. The primary goal of this policy is to prosecute those most responsible for the crimes carried out in Harris and Orange County. The secondary goal of this policy is to communicate to the African American communities of these counties that the public does not condone this behavior. This process will be carried out in stages, beginning with a truth commission, and ending with actual prosecutions. These people are perpetrating crimes that are already outlined under Texas State Law but are simply not being prosecuted for their actions. At this time, in the state of Texas, it is unlikely for this to actually be enacted due to those holding major office in the state, but the goal is to put in place a civilian movement to change the tide of politics in Texas until these prosecutions are able to happen.