This assignment is designed to

recognize and evaluate your

understanding of the material covered in

this module. Your work will be assessed

for demonstrated critical thinking.

analytical and communication skills.

Read the instructions carefully and

present your response in a clear and

organized fashion. For grading criteria,

please consult the rubric for this

assignment.

FIGURE 10

Arrest Rates for Marijuana Possession by Race (2001-2010)

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Arrest Rates per 100,000

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2301 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

White Amate

Black Arrest Rate

Source Far Crime Reporting Program Data and C

Questions:

• How can it be argued that, since Reconstruction, the criminal law has been defined and used

against racial or ethnic minorities?