Disparity in sentencing over the past couple of decades has been highlighted by differing sentences for possessing equal amounts of crack cocaine versus powder cocaine.

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The disparity in sentencing between crack cocaine and powder cocaine has been well-documented and is a widely recognized issue. Possessing equal amounts of the two substances has historically led to much harsher sentences for crack cocaine, which has disproportionately affected Black and Latinx communities.

Disparity in Sentencing Over the Past Couple of Decades Has