What happens when jurors are disproportionately white? Not justice

Racial injustice and police brutality have rightfully been front-and-center in the nationwide discussion about the inherent unfairness of our legal system. Racism infects all aspects of that system. As we continue to grapple with issues of systemic racism, it is important to shine a light on one of the low-hanging fruit of racial injustice: the jury box, and the fact that those who sit in it are rarely a true cross section of the community. Unfortunately, in ensuring racial equity in jury selection, Massachusetts lags behind.