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 conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union has found that African Americans in Minneapolis are 

 than whites to be arrested for low-level offenses. 

Officials at the Minneapolis Police Department acknowledge the disparities but say there is much more behind the numbers than what appears on the surface.

MPR News' Tom Weber talked with Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau and Chuck Samuelson of the ACLU of Minnesota about the report.

Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau discussed the report and the details behind the numbers.

A new, extensive analysis conducted by the ACLU has found that African Americans in Minneapolis are nearly nine times more likely than whites to be arrested for low-level offenses. Officials at the Minneapolis Police Department acknowledge the disparities but say there is much more behind the numbers than what appears on the surface. GUESTS: Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau and Chuck Samuelson of ACLU of Minnesota.

Minneapolis police chief responds to ACLU arrest report

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