Weaponized Anonymity: The Continuing Marginalization of Communities of Color through Racially-Biased Anonymous Processes in U.S. Society

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal

Version

pre-publication

Journal Abbreviation

Conn. Pub. Int. L.J.

Abstract

Past palpable racial bias persists through time migrating now toward dark corners of anonymous spaces inflicting harm on communities of color. Whether nameless 911 calls to law enforcement, innominate tips to immigration officials, or stealthy reports to child welfare services, people of color must contend with these and other forms of weaponized anonymity in myriad sectors of society as anonymous people and processes continue the marginalization of communities of color. Laws and policies must neutralize anonymity’s dark side by removing or regulating anonymity to ensure that all in society may live, work, and exist equally.

First Page

1

Last Page

36

Publication Date

2022

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