Government Documents Story: The Impact of Eugenics Policy on Marginalized Groups in the United States

In recent years, debates centered around the idea and phenomenon of discrimination existing or being built directly into our governmental system(s), which is commonly referred to as institutional racism/discrimination, have been increasing We can see from historical record documents, however, that at times throughout history United States, government institutions repeatedly passed enforced legislation directed toward, caused harm specific groups individuals based on their mental health status, status within criminal justice system, race.