Rethinking Drug Prosecution: The Impact of Progressive Prosecutors on Outcomes and Disparities
Published online on April 21, 2026
Abstract
Crime & Delinquency, Ahead of Print.
To address concerns about a legal system frequently viewed as overly punitive and racially unjust, progressive chief prosecutors have sought to reduce or eliminate the prosecution of low-level drug offenses. Yet, no empirical research has examined whether ...
To address concerns about a legal system frequently viewed as overly punitive and racially unjust, progressive chief prosecutors have sought to reduce or eliminate the prosecution of low-level drug offenses. Yet, no empirical research has examined whether ...