Majority say race was factor in how those who attacked Capitol were treated

A majority of Americans (54%) — and particularly Democrats and Black Americans — believe race was a factor in how law enforcement treated those who attacked the Capitol last week.

And among those who feel race was a factor, they overwhelmingly (81%) feel the protesters were treated better because most were White, rather than if they had been Black or people of color. CONTINUED

Jennifer De Pinto, CBS News


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