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Thursday, September 25, 2003

South Dakota's justice system has a problem because Native Americans are treated differently, The Sioux Falls Argus Leader says in editorial.

The paper says studies show a disparity in the justice system. "But why? Is it racial discrimination? Or is it something else?" the paper asks.

The paper supports additional studies to answer some of these questions. "But we also need to be ready to make changes," the paper says.

Get the Story:
Editorial: Equal treatment (The Sioux Falls Argus Leader 9/25)

South Dakota Report:
Justice In South Dakota: Does Race Make A Difference? (October 2002)

Related Stories:
Race study confirms disparity (10/28)
S.D. study shows disparity in justice (10/22)

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