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Racial-Bias Issues Plague Justice Department Early-Release Program

The NPR Politics Podcast

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This chapter explores the racial disparities resulting from the First Step Act's implementation, focusing on the flawed PATTERN algorithm used to assess recidivism risk. The hosts highlight the severe implications of misclassifying thousands, stressing the consequences for those incarcerated.

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