Stories tagged: "racial profiling"

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Criminal Justice Report: White Criminals in Maricopa County More Likely to Be Offered Leniency

An analysis of over 50,000 criminal cases found that Black and Latino defendants are given longer sentences and higher fines than their white counterparts.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón July 24, 2020 10:54 am MST
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Criminal Justice Taxpayers Still on the Hook For Arpaio’s $178 Million Racial Profiling Case

The taxpayer tab for the racial profiling case focusing on former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s immigration patrols is expected to reach at least $178 million.

Associated Press Associated Press May 22, 2020 12:53 pm MST

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