__________ refers to the practice of jurors acquitting particular defendants despite strong evidence suggesting guilt. It has become increasingly controversial as several prominent African American scholars encouraged Blacks to acquit other Blacks due to perceived mistreatment of African Americans by the courts.

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The term described in the prompt is "jury nullification," which is the practice of jurors acquitting defendants despite evidence of guilt. This has become controversial due to some advocates encouraging racial bias in the use of jury nullification.

__________ Refers to the Practice of Jurors Acquitting Particular Defendants