Congress’ new bills show how conservatives are still tough on crime

Published May 18, 2016 4:04am ET



Recently, a few notable organizations have added their voices in support of criminal justice reform efforts in the Senate. The International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Major County Sheriffs’ Association, Concerned Veterans of America and the National District Attorneys Association — none of which are soft on crime — agree: The Senate’s Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act isn’t either.

Neither are former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, 9/11-era New York Police Chief Bernie Kerik, the states of Texas and Georgia, and a slew of conservative leaders.

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