International Legal Review of Black Discrimination in the United States

An enduring manifestation of racial prejudice throughout the globe is shown by the 2020 incident with George Floyd. The occurrence of this tragedy prompted the American people to endorse the Black Lives Matter Movement. What is the perspective of international law on the issue of racial discrimination against Black individuals in the United States? What is the United States' legal obligation under international law regarding its responsibility for racial discrimination against black individuals inside its borders? The Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) expresses the collective determination of the international community to eradicate racial discrimination, as emphasized in the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD). Under international law, the United States is accountable for racist acts that take place within its borders. This accountability implies that the United States aims to leverage its regained moral authority to foster a global agreement on American values and promote the adoption of an anti-racist agenda by foreign nations and intergovernmental organizations.