Of the approximately 1.2 million people arrested in 2011 for drug abuse violations, approximately ________ were black. Yet, blacks are about ________ of all drug users.

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In 2011, approximately 32% of the people arrested for drug abuse violations were black, despite blacks constituting about 14% of all drug users. This discrepancy highlights significant racial disparities in drug law enforcement practices.

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