Members of the African-American racial/ethnic community are overrepresented at all points in the criminal justice system (i.e., arrest, convictions, incarceration).

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This statement is true. African Americans are overrepresented in the criminal justice system and are more likely to be arrested, convicted, and incarcerated compared to other racial/ethnic groups. This is due to a variety of factors, including racial bias, systemic racism, and socioeconomic inequality.

Members of the African-American Racial/ethnic Community Are Overrepresented at All