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The government is pulling a dramatic U-turn on crime policy, ditching past leniency for a hardline approach packed with new laws—mandatory minimums for gun crimes and child offenses, stricter bail rules, and life sentences for domestic abusers who kill. With eighty criminal code changes in a year, they’re targeting everything from hate crimes to transit violence, backed by tech tools for law enforcement—though privacy groups are raising alarms. Critics call it political theater, pointing to rising crime stats and voter backlash against “soft on crime” messaging. Meanwhile, crime numbers look mixed: some cities see drops in violence, but public fear remains high—making this a potent political battleground where tough talk could sway elections.

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