Racial Equity in the Justice System

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    Statement from ABA President Patricia Lee Refo Re: Reaction to the Chauvin trial verdict

    Our society relies on the rule of law and the principle that laws must be applied and enforced fairly and without bias. A verdict may bring some justice, but it does not return George Floyd to his family. While we have made great progress, the nation still must address the injustices, violence and racism that exist in our legal system that disproportionately and negatively affect people of color.

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