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NJ lawmakers push anti-crime legislation

But some critics fear what ‘tough-on-crime’ rhetoric could lead to

12/07/2022

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NJ lawmakers push anti-crime legislation

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But some critics fear what ‘tough-on-crime’ rhetoric could lead to

Depending on who you talk to, a recent anti-crime push with an emphasis on cracking down on auto thefts is either a rightful response to an increase in auto thefts and other crime in recent years, or politicians responding to public polling data -- as opposed to actual crime data.

12/07/2022

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