A spike in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic has Democrats eager to show they’re tough on crime ahead of this year’s midterm elections
, from the White House on down, but the party is struggling to find a common message with progressives pushing the need for police reform and moderates focusing instead on rising crime rates.
New York changed its bail laws in response to public outcry over prisoners accused of minor crimes being held in jail for extended periods while awaiting trial because they couldn't afford to pay bail — a system where a person puts up cash as a guarantee that they will return to court. Democrats, bracing for tough midterm elections, are eager to prove they're responding, in some cases emphasizing efforts to provide more money to police departments while making scant mention of reforms they embraced a few years ago.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NY Mobster Who Killed 3 Escapes Federal Custody in FloridaA New York mobster who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody after recently being moved to a halfway house
Read more »
NY mobster who killed 3 escapes federal custody in FloridaA New York mobster who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody
Read more »