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U.S. prison population may see first drop since 1972
The United States may soon see its prison population fall for the first time since 1972 as tight budgets prompt states to rethink get tough policies. Officials cite economic strain and reform efforts, including higher parole rates in Texas and drug courts, while California faces court orders to shed inmates and Florida keeps strict sentence rules.
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Dallas
United States
David Greenberg
New York University
U.S
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Kim English
Colorado Division of Criminal Justice
Texas
Mississippi
California
Austin
John Creuzot