The Bork Report

The Bork Report, officially known as the "Report of the Attorney General's Task Force on Violent Crime," was published in 1981 and led by then-U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese III. It addressed rising concerns about violent crime in America during the 1980s. The report included recommendations for law enforcement, including tougher crime policies, increased punishment for violent offenders, and the promotion of truth-in-sentencing laws. It also emphasized the influence of cultural factors on crime and suggested a combination of legal and social strategies to combat violence in society. This report significantly impacted crime policy and discussions in the subsequent decades.