Do you think the criminal justice system is racist toward African Americans, or does it show that…

Do you think the criminal justice system is racist toward African Americans, or does it show that individual people within the system discriminate against African Americans?
In your responses, I was looking for some discussion of the following:
-A clear distinction between the terms “Typical Criminal” and “Symbolic Assailant,” even though you are asked to discuss their similarities. You will have noted that one seems to be discussed in terms of the public’s view based upon institutional representations (courtrooms, media) and the other is discussed in terms of stereotypes employed by law enforcement
-The overall issue of “Racial Profiling” and how that term meshes with the two terms referenced in the prompt
-Some quoted material from the text describing each of the terms (evidence)
-Commentary as to why or why not the use of such “concepts” is effective (not just a conclusory opinion)
—for example: Research measuring the relationship between a person’s physical appearance and perception of them as threatening
—The example of immigrants as symbolic assailants
-Commentary as to why or why not the use of such “concepts” is fair (not just a conclusory opinion)
—The experiences of Blacks going about everyday activities, e.g., “Flying while Black,” “Shopping while Black”
-Recognition that these categories don’t necessarily indicate who has committed or will commit crimes, only those whom citizens and police assume are likely to be criminals