American public safety and justice reforms. Key Points - Research suggests crime rates in the US have generally declined since the 1990s, but challenges like gun violence and drug-related crimes persist. - It seems likely that justice reforms, such as police accountability and bail reform, can enhance public safety by building trust and reducing recidivism. - The evidence leans toward addressing systemic issues like mental health and economic disparities to improve long-term public safety.

It would be a stretch to say that the “major questions doctrine” doomed Democrats’ chances of keeping the White House in the 2024 presidential election. But there is no doubt that the Supreme Court’s newest weapon against federal agencies seriously hamstrung the Biden administration’s a...