For an alternate viewpoint, see “Point: When Violent Crime Was at Its Worst, Congressional Action Helped Get the Country Back on Track.” The 1994 Crime Bill, a misguided policy choice rooted in fear and misinformation, has inflicted irreparable harm on communities nationwide. By prioritizing punitive measures over proven prevention strategies, this legislation has fueled mass incarceration, eroded […]
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Christopher A. Wellborn is president of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.