A broadly supported bipartisan measure to eliminate a racial disparity in drug sentencing faces a difficult road as Republicans seek to weaponize the issue of crime against Democrats.
Tag: Criminal Justice
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Biden to Use Clemency Powers for First Time
The president said he would commute the sentences of 75 nonviolent drug offenders and issue three pardons, part of what aides described as a broader strategy to overhaul the criminal justice system.
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Crime Stoppers of Houston Takes a Partisan Turn
Crime Stoppers of Houston built its reputation on a successful tip line. Then it decided to take on Democratic judges.
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The Superpredator Myth Did a Lot of Damage. Courts Are Beginning to See the Light.
We don’t need to keep everyone in prison forever.
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Subway Attack Heightens Pressure on Mayor Adams to Combat Gun Violence
Mayor Eric Adams ran on a public safety message. He says crime is a national problem, but faces growing pressure to tackle it in New York City.