‘Autonomous Zones’ Are Back

Stop me if this sounds familiar.

Late last month, a police officer in Madison, Wis., was attacked by a knife-wielding man who was resisting arrest. The officer responded with deadly force, shooting and killing 22-year-old Corey Ruiz, “who is identified as Black or Latino in Wisconsin court records,” Wisconsin’s PBS outlet reported.

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.

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Stop me if this sounds familiar.

Late last month, a police officer in Madison, Wis., was attacked by a knife-wielding man who was resisting arrest. The officer responded with deadly force, shooting and killing 22-year-old Corey Ruiz, “who is identified as Black or Latino in Wisconsin court records,” Wisconsin’s PBS outlet reported.

About the Author

Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman is a senior writer at National Review. His third book, Blood and Progress: A Century of Left-Wing Violence, was published by Hachette in May 2026.