The other argument should be that the cooperation of both the federal and state government is required. (this is the side I am on)

 
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY: Is prison reform in America a federal or state matter? Or both? (both!!!)

No introduction or conclusion required.

I basically just need some content on an argumentative position essay regarding mass incarceration/prison reform

One argument should be that prison reform is a problem that only the federal government can fix.

The other argument should be that the cooperation of both the federal and state government is required. (this is the side I am on)

Please include credible MLA sources

One argument should be that prison reform is a problem that only the federal government can fix and the other argument should be that the cooperation of both the federal and state government is required (this is the side I am on).