How the Justice System Mistreats Black People

September 17, 2014 / ArrestRecords.com

Justice is supposed to be colorblind, especially in America. But is this really true? Simply put: no. Black people in the United States face overwhelming racism within the criminal justice system.

This infographic from ArrestRecords.com provides an overview of how black people are disproportionately profiled, arrested, and convicted within the United States.

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