We can fix bad bail reform by putting public safety first

Violent crime continues to shake America’s cities, but conservatives have been paving the way for real criminal justice reform.

Fortunately, conservatives have already been paving the way for real criminal justice reform focused on protecting society and protecting those who deserve a second chance. Conservative-led victories like the First Step Act, which was signed into law by President Trump, ensure the people who belong in jail stay, but that someone who has a chance at going back to their families, jobs, and communities gets one. Conservatives have also created a roadmap for state-based reforms.  

In Oklahoma, Governor Stitt has demonstrated that conservative criminal justice reforms focused on reducing the state’s incarceration rate can reduce crime and recidivism, while saving taxpayers millions. The state of Kentucky implemented conservative-led bail reform more than a decade ago to successfully reduce the number of low-level cases held before bars prior to trial without risking public safety.