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S.D. justice study prompts push for reform
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2003 A researcher working for the state of South Dakota said the state has a moral obligation to correct unequal treatment of American Indians in the justice system. A study commissioned by the state confirms that Native Americans are convicted at higher rates than whites despite not committing a higher rate, per capita, of crimes, given much longer sentences than whites and not offered plea deals as often as whites. Get the Story:
Study shows racial disparity (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 2/13) Get the Study:
Justice In South Dakota: Does Race Make A Difference? (October 2002) Related Stories:
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