Hispanics received 77% of the federal marijuana sentences in 2016, despite making up less than 20% of the overall U.S. population. This is according to a new report released by the U.S. Sentencing Commission. The report found that whites made up less than 20% of the federal marijuana sentences given last year, despite making up …
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Hispanics Less than 20% of U.S. Population, Received 77% of Federal Marijuana Sentences in 2016
- By Anthony Martinelli in News
March 17, 2017
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