Although appeals to racial sentiment-that is,"playing the race card"-are not unusual in U.S.courts,they are rarely used by defense attorneys representing _________ accused of victimizing whites.

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Studies have shown that defendants who are African American are more likely to have their race brought up as a factor in their trial, even when the victim is not white. On the other hand, defense attorneys representing white defendants accused of victimizing non-white individuals rarely use appeals to racial sentiment in court.

Although Appeals to Racial Sentiment-That Is,"playing the Race Card"-Are Not