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Is there any evidence that the sentences are longer after controlling for variables such as (1) differences in previous convictions which increase sentence duration, (2) severity of the crime?

If this evidence is provided, I am happy to agree with you that there is systematic racism in the justice system.



Yes. There is abundant evidence of this.


Link?


I found this with literally 30 seconds of googling. https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-pu...

Don't be willfully ignorant and don't expect other people to do your homework.


Also, here's a lengthy summary of a wide variety of instances of racial bias in the justice system from policing to sentencing and so forth with links to primary sources. https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/opinions/system...

Again, don't be willfully ignorant and don't expect other people to do your homework for you.




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