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Will Crime Spikes Stall Criminal Justice Reform?

The US locks up more people than any other country — especially blacks and Hispanics imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes. Republicans agree with Democrats it's a waste of money, and bipartisan criminal-justice reforms are pending in both houses of Congress. Will they be stopped in their tracks by recent reports that crime is on the increase?

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By Warren Olney • Sep 15, 2015 • 52m Listen

The US locks up more people than any other country — especially blacks and Hispanics imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes. Republicans agree with Democrats it's a waste of money, and bipartisan criminal-justice reforms are pending in both houses of Congress. Will they be stopped in their tracks by recent reports that crime is on the increase?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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