The Supreme Court has accepted evidence that the death penalty is administered disproportionately against black people, and as such, has cautioned lower courts to use this information when handling capital punishment cases.

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The Supreme Court has acknowledged studies showing racial disparities in the administration of the death penalty but has not issued a directive to lower courts to use this information in capital punishment cases.

The Supreme Court Has Accepted Evidence That the Death Penalty