The principal source of discrimination in the administration of capital punishment is probably the prosecutor's decision to charge a person with a capital crime.

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Studies have shown that prosecutors are more likely to seek the death penalty for cases involving Black defendants and cases involving victims who are white. This racial bias at the charging stage of the process can result in significant disparities in who receives the death penalty.

The Principal Source of Discrimination in the Administration of Capital