Research studies are mixed as to whether disproportionate representation is a result of racial bias in police arrest, prosecutors' decisions, and judicial sentencing.

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While some studies suggest that racial bias in the criminal justice system, including police practices, prosecutors' decisions, and judicial sentencing, may contribute to disproportionate representation of minorities in the criminal justice system, research findings are not entirely consistent and some studies offer different explanations for the disparities.

Research Studies Are Mixed as to Whether Disproportionate Representation Is