African-Americans are more likely to be arrested fro marijuana possession than whites, even though the two groups use the drug at similar rates. In some counties around the country, blacks are 10, 15 or even 30 times as likely to be arrested !
A research paper showed that police officers who are targeting black citizens and black neighborouds are turning a comparatively blind eye to the same conduct occuring at the same rates in many white communities. It brings disastrous consequences for black young people, as convictions can lead to fines, jail time, and loss of federal student financial aid.
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