Over half of American Indians entering Federal prison were serving a sentence for a violent crime compared to 4% of White offenders, 13% of African American offenders, and 5% of Asian offenders.

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The statement is true, and is supported by data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. American Indians are disproportionately represented in the Federal prison population and have higher rates of incarceration for violent offenses compared to other racial groups.

Over Half of American Indians Entering Federal Prison Were Serving