Most whites – but only around a third of blacks – support the death penalty

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May 20, 2019

From police to parole, black and white Americans differ widely in their views of criminal justice system

Most whites – but only around a third of blacks – support the death penalty

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Most whites – but only around a third of blacks – support the death penalty

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From police to parole, black and white Americans differ widely in their views of criminal justice system
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