All-white jury

Juries composed solely of one racial group are not prohibited in the United States. However, the phrases "all-white jury" and "all-black jury" may raise the expectation that deliberations may be less than fair. While the racial composition of juries is not dictated by law, racial discrimination in the selection of jurors (regardless of the jury's ultimate composition) is specifically prohibited. Racial discrimination in jury selection has a long history in the United States.

All-white jury

Juries composed solely of one racial group are not prohibited in the United States. However, the phrases "all-white jury" and "all-black jury" may raise the expectation that deliberations may be less than fair. While the racial composition of juries is not dictated by law, racial discrimination in the selection of jurors (regardless of the jury's ultimate composition) is specifically prohibited. Racial discrimination in jury selection has a long history in the United States.