Are Reparations Constitutional? Yes, but.

Legal scholar and author Ron Chapman II investigates the legality of reparations for slavery in the United States, comparing them to reparations provided to Japanese Americans, victims of South African apartheid, and Indigenous peoples. It highlights the specific challenges involved in implementing reparations for the descendants of enslaved individuals, including generational gaps and the political landscape. Legal scholars offer insights into the historical context of reparations, discussing why effective solutions to systemic racism may require approaches beyond direct financial compensation.