Criminal Justice
Americans are rightly concerned about the impact of violent crime in communities big and small. Most crime goes unreported to police, and that which is reported remains unsolved. This means our criminal justice system is failing to provide justice to most victims and prevent victimization in the future. We’re advocating for better funding for law enforcement and a justice system that works for everyone by focusing on preventing violent crime and keeping communities safe.
Priorities
- Properly fund law enforcement.
- We must allow law enforcement to focus on preventing and solving serious crimes.
- Cities need to focus on strategies that prevent and reduce violent crime.
- States must continue to enact laws that help individuals successfully reenter society after going through the criminal justice system.
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Montgomery, AL—Following the introduction of SB 156, the Second Chance Act, by State Senator Will Barfoot (SD-25) Americans for Prosperity-Alabama (AFP-AL) State Director Adam Thompson issued the following statement: “Common sense, redemption, and fairness are what the Second Chance Act will bring to those who have served a minimum of 25 years for nonviolent crimes. […]
TOPEKA, KS—Following Kansas’ premier grassroots organization’s four year-long effort to advocate for changes to the legal system that failed to protect people’s property without overreaching and unconstitutional confiscation of assets, Americans for Prosperity-Kansas (AFP-KS) is celebrating SB 458 becoming law. AFP-KS said the law will ensure improved transparency when handling property seized by Kansas law enforcement. Thanks to AFP […]
TOPEKA, KS—Last year, Americans for Prosperity Foundation-Kansas (AFPF-KS) released an updated report analyzing civil asset forfeiture data in the state, underscoring the need for major reforms to ensure the law protects people’s property without overreaching and unconstitutional confiscation. With the historic final passage garnering unanimous votes in both chambers of SB 458, AFP-KS says that greater transparency will be […]
