Nicole Austin - Smith : Justice in U.S. often hollow , especially for blacks killed by non - blacks . She says whites ca n't conceive of a Zimmerman - like outcome happening with their children . The courts , particularly the Supreme Court , were places where black America 's rights were validated and vindicated . She says killers ' punishment in death of young blacks has long history in U.S . Writer : Every law that fails to hold killer of black accountable destroys people 's trust in courts .
Nicole Austin - Smith : Justice in U.S. often hollow , especially for blacks killed by non - blacks . She says whites ca n't conceive of a Zimmerman - like outcome happening with their children . She says killers ' punishment in death of young blacks has long history in U.S . Writer : Every law that fails to hold killer of black accountable destroys people 's trust in courts .