On the recordOctober 21, 2015
When you look at, for example, racial bias in the criminal justice system, the criminal justice system and our law enforcement systems are reflections of us.
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presidency.ucsb.edu“When you look at, for example, racial bias in the criminal justice system, the criminal justice system and our law enforcement systems are reflections of us.”
Remarks During a Panel Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform
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