Thesis statement clearly argues a central point and is well supported. Body paragraphs contain topic sentences and supporting evidence from the literary work(s), film, other media or news sources. Zoot Suit, ICE, and the American-Mexican Experience: Comparing Injustice Across Generations Introduction Briefly introduce Zoot Suit and its connection to Mexican Americans during the 1940s. Introduce modern immigration issues involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Explain how both time periods reveal discrimination and unequal treatment toward Mexican Americans. Mention how the justice system has changed but still shows racial bias today. Body Paragraph 1 – Injustice in Zoot Suit Explain the Sleepy Lagoon case and the arrest of Henry Reyna and the other Chicanos. Discuss how the Mexican American youth were stereotyped as violent criminals. Mention how the media influenced public opinion against them. Body Paragraph 2 – ICE and Modern Headlines Introduce current immigration issues and ICE raids/deportations. Explain how many Latino and Mexican immigrant communities fear racial profiling today. Discuss headlines involving family separation, deportation, detention centers, or immigration raids. Explain how media and politics sometimes portray immigrants as criminals, similarly to how Chicanos were portrayed in the 1940s. Body Paragraph 3 – Comparing the Justice System Then and Now Similarities Racial profiling Bias in law enforcement Negative media portrayals Differences Today more civil rights protections. Social media allows people to speak out against injustice. Activists and organizations now defend immigrant rights more openly. Conclusion Summarize how both Zoot Suit and modern ICE issues reveal continuing racial injustice. Explain why understanding history is important to preventing discrimination today. End with a final thought about equality, justice, and the treatment of Mexican Americans in the United States. Contemporary relevance/influence is addressed. Original opinions/insights/analysis of the literature are offered. Length should be 6-9 pages (double-spaced), 10 with Works Cited page. with 1-4 sources max.