On September 18, 2012 The Associated Press published an article titled “Feds: NC sheriff and deputies targeted Lations.” This article is in regard to alleged racial profiling by Terry S. Johnson, a North Carolina Sheriff Department official and his employees. Following years of rumors from the general public, the U.S Department of Justice conducted an investigation into allegations of racial profiling.  They issued an 11 page report in support of the accusations. It states that Sheriff Johnson instructed his deputies to routinely target Hispanics whenever possible. He allegedly instructed deputies to arrest Hispanics for minor traffic violations and place roadblocks in their neighborhoods.                                                            

It is believed these efforts are an attempt on his part to reduce the illegal Hispanic population. Johnson has made supporting statements implying that Hispanics have poor morals and values. He added that as a result of his actions, there has been a reduction in the illegal alien population. The Department of Justice fired back recommending changes within the department and posing the threat of legal action if no changes are made.                       

This article is worth reading because it highlights a specific struggle which has become more prevalent with the growing Hispanic population. This new population highlights the conflict between constitutional rights guaranteed to U.S citizens and human rights guaranteed to all.