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Proposition 47’s Impact on Racial Disparity in Criminal Justice Outcomes
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Magnus Lofstrom, Brandon Martin, Steven Raphael

Proposition 47, which reclassified a number of drug and property offenses from felonies to misdemeanors, has led to a marked decrease in racial disparities in arrests and bookings in California. But rates remain significantly higher for African Americans than for other groups.

This research was supported with funding from Arnold Ventures.

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On Wednesday, July 1, PPIC researcher Brandon Martin will outline the report’s findings and a panel of experts will discuss a range of criminal justice issues.

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