Unjustly stopping, searching, arresting, and in many cases, convicting innocent American citizens based on ethnicity, physical appearance, or language is disheartening. It is unfair but not uncommon. Such injustices occur daily, impacting countless American citizens, including veterans and active service members. Most victims have little recourse against these unjust practices, and often, incidents go unreported due to humiliation and fear of repercussions.

Unfortunately, many well-meaning individuals believe that such harassment is justified because it hasn’t happened to them or their loved ones. They remain unaware of the injustices others face and often make excuses for dehumanization, thinking, “They must have done something wrong,” or “They wouldn’t have been stopped for no reason.”

Nothing could be further from the truth. As highlighted by the quote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” injustices occur everywhere.

We stand in solidarity with those who weep and mourn alongside those who grieve.

God, help us address humanity’s inhumanity.