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Poll: 6 In 10 Black Americans Say They've Been Unfairly Stopped By Police

A third of black Americans say they avoid calling the police when in need because of fear of discrimination. And nearly half say they or a family member have been treated unfairly by the courts.
Source: Alyson Hurt

A new out this week from NPR finds that 60 percent of black Americans say they or a family member have been unfairly stopped or treated by police because they are black. In addition, 45 percent say they or a family

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