State of the Facts
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Whether it's a new release of government data or news stories that need historic metrics for context, find articles that dive deep into the issues here. The Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Congressional Budget Office, and more: USAFacts is here to provide bias-free context and visuals to help Americans understand the numbers behind the news. USAFacts is always digging into data on employment in America, why people immigrate to the US, how much Congress is spending, and more, so check back often for new reports.
The federal government spent over $1.3 billion to clear the rape kit backlog since 2011, but a USAFacts analysis uncovered thousands of rape kits awaiting testing in 2022.
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The sources, gaps, and limitations of existing data on the national rape kit backlog.
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States in the Northeast and along the West coast tend to have higher shares of same-sex married couples.
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Fleeing violence and poverty, thousands of migrants from Central and South America make the long and dangerous journey from Mexico to the United States every year. Hundreds perish in the process.
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Northeastern states have the lowest crime rates, while Southern and Western states have the highest.
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Existing prison labor data lacks frequency and depth.
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Southern states spend the least per inmate and have some of the highest prison incarceration rates in the nation.
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Children younger than 1 year old have the highest rates of victimization.
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Five cases this summer re-examined immigration policy, environmental regulations, abortion rights, the separation of church and state, and gun safety.
Jackson's confirmation is the latest example of the federal judiciary becoming more diverse
