The task of assessing the effect of race on sentencing is complicated by the _________,which critics contend has been fought primarily in minority communities.

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The phrase "which critics contend" suggests that this is an issue that is controversial and disputed. The "war on drugs" has been criticized for its disproportionate impact on minority communities, with many arguing that drug laws have been used to target and incarcerate black and brown people at higher rates than white people, perpetuating racial disparities in the criminal justice system. The other choices may also have an impact on sentencing, but have not been as heavily criticized for their potential role in perpetuating racial inequalities in the justice system.

The Task of Assessing the Effect of Race on Sentencing