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American Mathematician Uses Data to Expose Injustice in the Legal System

NRC·25 September · 06:00·53 min ago

Chad Topaz, a professor of applied mathematics and data science at Williams College, utilizes statistical analysis to highlight inequalities within the American criminal legal system. By examining police call data in Williamstown, Massachusetts, he determined that white residents call the police four times more frequently than minority residents, suggesting marginalized groups lack trust in law enforcement. Topaz argues this disparity increases crime victimization among these communities and aims to use data research to make the justice system fairer, drawing inspiration from critical race theory.

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