The officers at the Miami precinct were not allowed to arrest white citizens.
When you think of the Deep South, Miami isn’t always the first place that comes to mind. Known today for its beaches, nightlife, and vibrant Latin American influences, Miami’s reputation often overshadows its history as a Southern city that was deeply entrenched in segregation. But Miami was very much part of the Jim Crow South in the 20th century, with all the hallmarks of racial injustice — segregated schools, neighborhoods, and businesses, voter suppression, and rampant discrimination in employment and policing.