If you don't think there is any racism embedded into the criminal justice system in the United States, I recommend you spend a couple of days observing any criminal court in the country handle routine matters
One thing you'll notice is the leniency and flexibility afforded to people charged with DUI — an extraordinarily dangerous crime that puts the lives of many other people at risk.
Coincidentally this is the crime most often committed by white professionals
Coincidentally this is the crime most often committed by white professionals
As of 2018, the latest data available, Blacks represented 12% of the general population and 33% of the prison population. Conversely, whites represent 63% of the general population and 30% of the prison population.
pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020…
pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020…
What is the explanation for this disparity that does not involve systemic racism?
One explanation could be that Black Americans commit more crimes.
The data, however, does not fully support such a conclusion.
One explanation could be that Black Americans commit more crimes.
The data, however, does not fully support such a conclusion.
About 1/4 of the prison population is in for drug crimes & "[b]lack and white Americans sell and use drugs at similar rates" Blacks are 2.7x more likely to be arrested, & more than 6x more likely to be incarcerated, for drug-related offenses than whites
hamiltonproject.org/charts/rates_o…
hamiltonproject.org/charts/rates_o…
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