The ideal of "Blind Justice" is represented by Lady Justice (Justitia), who wears a blindfold to signify impartiality. However, legal scholars argue this "blindness" is often weaponized to ignore systemic inequalities:
: Recent investigations show how law enforcement often mistakes disabilities (e.g., deafness, autism) for non-compliance, leading to tragic outcomes for "invisible" populations. Algorithms and Neutrality in the Case of Redistricting File: Blind.Justice.zip ...
: While justice should be blind to race and ethnicity, critics argue it should not be blind to the specific circumstances of a crime or a defendant's history. 2. Systemic Failures and Miscarriages of Justice The ideal of "Blind Justice" is represented by
: The "Blind Injustice" framework explores cases like that of Ricky Jackson, who served 39 years—the longest-serving exoneree in U.S. history—due to intimidated witnesses and lack of forensic oversight. autism) for non-compliance
