[Per_Bothner]

_"They arrest them, but the state lets them out. A lot of state reps are openly against any form of prison/jail for criminals - this is what those policies produce."_

I call bullshit. You've been watching too much right-wing propaganda. Name some of these reps.

[torstenvl]

I don't know about state representatives, but Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan DA, is explicitly against zealous prosecution of violent crimes (e.g., armed burglary) that don't result in actual physical harm. He was later forced to backpedal on that position.

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/manhattan-da-alvin-brag...

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-manhattan-da-alvin-b...

As a prosecutor, he also engaged in racially-motivated prosecution of a clear case of self-defense until public pressure forced him to back off.

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/new-video-shows-girlfr...

NYC officials are pro-criminal, anti-everyday person.