Proposed Measure to Toughen Sentences in D.C.

SOURCE npr.org
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser about the proposed measure that would toughen some sentences and make it easier to detain people as they await trial.

Key Points

  • The proposed measure aims to toughen some sentences in D.C.
  • It seeks to make it easier to detain people as they await trial
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser is involved in discussions about the measure

Pros

  • May lead to increased public safety
  • Could deter crime in the District of Columbia

Cons

  • Potential for increased incarceration rates
  • Concerns about impact on communities of color