Report: Black people overrepresented in arrests for small amounts of marijuana in Dallas

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Report: Black people overrepresented in arrests for small amounts of marijuana in Dallas
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Although the overall number of low-level arrests steadily dropped, the report found people of color were disproportionately impacted — especially for...

Kelsay said de-enforcement can help police focus on serious crime, but since marijuana possession is illegal in Texas, such changes could cause confusion for police about what is enforceable.

Kelsay said measuring racial disparity requires more than a descriptive analysis. The city of Dallas’ entire population is not necessarily at risk for being stopped by police, and people from other cities drive through the area, which changes the population composition, he said.

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