The concept of “law and order” has been used as a racial dog whistle. Nixon and Reagan used the term to advocate for harsh mandatory sentences and increase police militarization. Centrist Democrats attempted to co-opt the term in the 90s, with Biden and Clinton pushing harsh mandatory minimums in the crime bill and even advocating for increased use of the death penalty...
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