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What Happened to Trump’s Big Push for Criminal Justice Reform?

Criminal justice reform was a bipartisan win for Republicans during President Donald Trump’s first term. Now, Senate Republicans say it’s on the back burner.

Chuck Grassley

Alex Brandon/AP

By Torrence Banks

February 5, 2025 10:00 a.m.

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