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The lesson of NYC crime dropping is that 'no bail' is a terrible mistake
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Jim Quinn argues that New York City’s recent crime decline is misleading because, when comparing pre- and post-bail reform periods, crime has actually increased significantly since 2019. He emphasizes that bail reform led to the release of many repeat offenders, contributing to rising crime rates, including increases in robberies, assaults, and car thefts. Quinn criticizes efforts to credit the recent crime drop to law enforcement and warns that continued reduction of jail populations, especially with plans to close Rikers Island, will likely worsen public safety.
The lesson of NYC crime dropping is that 'no bail' is a terrible mistake
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