Some researchers,building on Kalven and Zeisel's "liberation hypothesis,"¹²² assert that African Americans will be sentenced more harshly than whites in:

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The "liberation hypothesis" suggests that in less serious cases, where the legal constraints are weaker, jurors have more discretion and may be influenced by their biases, leading to harsher sentences for African Americans compared to whites.

Some Researchers,building on Kalven and Zeisel's "Liberation Hypothesis,"122 Assert That

Some Researchers,building on Kalven and Zeisel's "Liberation Hypothesis,"¹²² Assert That