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Russell Contreras

Russell Contreras is the Justice and Race reporter at Axios covering the policies and agencies at the heart of the administration of justice and how it impacts people of color.

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Stories

    • News πŸ—ž

    May 21, 2026

    Violent crime rates decline in Austin

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    • News πŸ—ž

    May 21, 2026

    Fulshear leads America's great exurban surge

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    • Religion

    May 20, 2026

    The collapsing pastor pipeline in Michigan

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    • News πŸ—ž

    May 19, 2026

    Chicago homicides rise as violent crime drops in major U.S. cities

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    • News πŸ—ž

    May 19, 2026

    New Orleans homicides down 26% as violent crime falls nationwide

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Newsletter editions

    • Dec 19, 2024

      ❀️ Con amor eterno

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      • Dec 17, 2024

        🐝 Bee optimistic

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        • Dec 12, 2024

          πŸ“”Judging book covers

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          • Dec 10, 2024

            πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Mexico's migrant crackdown

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            • Dec 5, 2024

              πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Crime and deportation

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