“Prison reform” is often talked about by Democrats as something necessary to address “mass incarceration” and “equity,” among other things. In practice, that means letting violent repeat criminals out on the streets — as New York City has once again reminded us.

A 3-year-old child was sent to the hospital after being attacked by a man in New York City while the girl was riding in a wagon. That man, Christopher Elder, has a history of assaults. He allegedly assaulted a woman and her 9-year-old child in December. On that same day, he allegedly assaulted an elderly man.