Since the abolition of slavery, there has been an enduring effect of race on how the defendant was sentenced. Evidence of racial discrimination in administering the death penalty is clearest in cases involving:

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Studies have shown that in cases involving rape, there is a significant racial bias in sentencing, with black defendants more likely to receive the death penalty than white defendants. The racial disparities in the application of the death penalty have been attributed to a variety of factors, including the race of the victim, the race of the defendant, and the location of the crime.

Since the Abolition of Slavery, There Has Been an Enduring