Comparing US States' Incarceration Rates to Countries Worldwide

The chapter examines how US states' incarceration rates stack up against countries globally, highlighting disparities where states like Massachusetts and New York have higher rates than Western developed democracies like the UK and France. It touches on the unique aspects of the American criminal legal system, including the use of solitary confinement and money bail, and discusses recent reforms in Louisiana. The conversation also addresses issues like the increasing criminalization of homelessness, overcrowding in jails, and the challenges faced by reformist District Attorneys in pushing for progressive changes.