One Reason Discussed in the Textbook with Regard to Minorities

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Essay

One reason discussed in the textbook with regard to minorities being overrepresented in committing street crime when compared to their actual representation of the total population was racial bias in the criminal justice system.Complete some outside research on this topic and draw some conclusions regarding racial bias in the criminal justice system and possible solutions to reduce racial bias.

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Definitions:

EPA's Clean Air Act

A comprehensive federal law established by the Environmental Protection Agency that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources to control air pollution.

Navigable Waters

Bodies of water that are deep and wide enough for navigation by watercraft, often subject to public right of use and federal regulatory authority.

Freshwater Wetland

An area of land that is saturated with fresh water either permanently or seasonally, providing diverse ecosystems.

Wetlands

Areas where water covers the soil, or is present either at or near the surface of the soil all year or for varying periods of time during the year, including swamps, marshes, and bogs.