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David Cicilline: “The War on Drugs we know has led to the overcriminalization of Americans, with communities of color experiencing…”

On the recordMarch 10, 2021
The War on Drugs we know has led to the overcriminalization of Americans, with communities of color experiencing oversurveillance leading to increased arrests and disproportionately harsh sentences.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline discusses the negative impact of the War on Drugs on communities of color.

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