"Louisiana's Criminal Justice Overhaul at Risk as Republicans Seek Reversal"

Six years after implementing criminal justice reforms, Louisiana's prison population has decreased, saving the state millions of dollars. However, newly-elected Republican Governor Jeff Landry is seeking to roll back these changes, citing a rise in violent crime. Advocates argue that the reforms have been successful in reducing nonviolent offenders in the prison system and saving taxpayer money, but opponents believe they have made the state too lenient on criminals. The debate over criminal justice reform is not unique to Louisiana, as other states are also considering rolling back similar measures.