New Orleans’ Democratic District Attorney Is the Latest Under Scrutiny for Soft on Crime Policies
Jason Williams is facing pushback from the sweeping criminal justice reforms adopted in 2020.

New Orleans’ district attorney, Jason Williams, will face a hearing this week at the state capitol as he becomes the latest Democratic district attorney to face pressure for “soft on crime” policies.
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