In a compelling bid for justice, the son of incarcerated parents—his dad in prison and his mom on parole—is running for District Attorney, aiming to reform the system that shaped his family. (The New York Times, 2019)
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A major study links California’s Prop 47 to a rise in crime, but notes the increase varies by region and offense. The San Francisco Chronicle explores the complex impact of the measure on public safety statewide.
As a prosecutor, Kamala Harris balanced criminal justice reform efforts with a tough-on-crime stance, reflecting a complex legacy marked by both progressive policies and strict law enforcement measures, Reuters reports.
The New York Post reports that George Soros has funded progressive district attorneys, labeled by critics as ‘legal arsonists,’ amid a spike in US crime rates. The controversial support fuels debate over prosecutorial reforms and public safety.
A new wave of “tough-on-crime” laws seeks to intimidate criminals with harsher penalties. However, experts remain skeptical, questioning the effectiveness and potential social impact of these measures, reports USA Today.
Liberal prosecutors nationwide are reevaluating their approaches after San Francisco’s fierce backlash in 2022, sparking debates on balancing reform with public safety amid rising crime concerns.