Democracy At Risk The Dangers of Project 2025 by J. E. Fowlers

Author:J. E. Fowlers
Format: epub

Chapter 5: The End of Criminal Justice Reform

Project 2025 includes a comprehensive approach to criminal justice, characterized by a strong opposition to reform efforts and an emphasis on law and order. This stance reflects a desire to revert to more traditional, punitive approaches to crime and punishment, countering recent trends toward criminal justice reform.

Opposition to Reform Efforts

Project 2025 aims to roll back many of the progressive policies that have been implemented in recent years to address systemic issues within the criminal justice system. These policies include efforts to reduce mass incarceration, eliminate cash bail, decriminalize certain offenses, and implement restorative justice practices. The project views these reforms as overly lenient and believes they undermine public safety.

One of the primary targets of Project 2025 is the elimination of mandatory minimum sentencing laws, which have been a significant focus of criminal justice reform advocates. The project supports reinstating these laws to ensure consistent and severe punishment for crimes, particularly drug-related offenses. This approach is based on the belief that harsh penalties serve as a deterrent to criminal behavior.

Project 2025 also proposes to restrict the discretion of prosecutors, particularly in offering plea deals or reducing charges for offenders. The project argues that too much leniency in prosecutorial decisions can lead to reduced accountability for criminal behavior. By imposing stricter guidelines, the project aims to ensure that offenders receive the full extent of legal penalties.

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