criminal justice
Americannoun
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Throughout his career, Graham cultivated a reputation for his focus on issues like immigration reform, national security and criminal justice, including reaching across the aisle for more bipartisanship politics in his earlier years in office.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2026
"He got married, had four beautiful little girls. He talks out against gang violence" that got him caught up in the criminal justice system, Ada said.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
Buckle hopes that any change will be applied retrospectively to include him and others who have been affected, and restore his faith in the criminal justice system.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
A lawyer for Carone called the indictment “a sad day” for the criminal justice system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
In fact, surveys consistently show that African Americans are generally less supportive of harsh criminal justice policies than whites, even though blacks are far more likely to be victims of crime.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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