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How even a casual brush with the law can permanently mar a young man's life – especially if he's Black

  • Written by Gary Painter, Professor of Public Policy, University of Southern California
imageEven a minor arrest and no conviction can be devastating. Doug Berry/Photodisc via Getty Images

George Floyd’s death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction – in his case, over a fake $20 bill – can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement.

As a result, a coalition of advocacy organizations, criminal justice reform...

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