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New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan’s decision to postpone Donald Trump’s sentencing is yet another example of how the criminal justice system treats Black people differently, says Roland Martin

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New York State Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan delayed Donald Trump's sentencing because he was running for mayor.

Ruben Navarrette : The criminal justice system treats Black, often poor, Americans one way but rich, white Americans differently.

He says the system is a bad joke where we're the only punch lines.

Running for any elected office is a privilege, not a requirement and not a right, he says.

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