San Francisco's Liberal Shift: New Laws Crack Down on Drugs and Policing

Liberal strongholds like San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Oregon are reversing course on progressive crime policies by passing new laws to crack down on drugs and rising crime. San Francisco voters approved measures requiring drug screenings for welfare recipients, while Washington D.C. passed a sweeping anti-crime bill and Oregon voted to recriminalize certain drugs. Critics argue that soft-on-crime policies have led to suffering and disorder, prompting these cities to prioritize law and order. However, not all cities are united in pushing back on crime policy, with some like Austin, Texas and New York City instituting stricter rules amid a rise in crime.