It’s been a month since our last update on the momentum building for criminal justice reform legislation across our priority states, and the pace is intensifying. As our work progresses, we want to share an inside look into what is really happening inside these statehouses, including the negotiations, the compromises, the breakthroughs, and the ongoing challenges. 

Most importantly, we want to share some exciting milestones a few of our top priority bills have reached: passing their first chamber (the House or Senate).

There is some encouraging news to share: newly released FBI data on crime in the United States in 2024 shows a sweeping decline in crime across the country, with every majorcategory—both violent and property crime—experiencing drops to levels not seen since the 1960s.