"Blue Cities Reversing Progressive Crime Policies: A Shift in Lawmakers' Stance"

Less than four years after George Floyd's murder, a shift towards tough-on-crime policies is evident as voters and lawmakers across the US move to reverse criminal justice reforms. San Francisco and D.C. Council have passed measures granting more power to police and imposing stricter public safety provisions, while Louisiana and Oregon have repealed previous reforms. Critics argue that these changes may not effectively address crime and could disproportionately impact certain communities. Despite the shift, experts believe the current trend represents a "ratchet" rather than a complete return to past punitive policies.