bail reform

Illinois' Plan To Eliminate Cash Bail Remains Uncertain Following Judge's Ruling

Just a few days before the measure was set to go into effect, a judge found the pretrial release provisions to be a violation of Illinois’ constitution.
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Meek Mill Posts Bail For 20 Philadelphia Women, Brings Them Home For The Holidays

“No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can’t afford bail, and no child should be without their parents during this time," he said.
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John Oliver Reignites Feud With Tucker Carlson With Scathing New Insult

The host of "Last Week Tonight" used the Fox News host to make an important point about bail reform.
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Detroit Cash Bail Reforms To Strike At Racial Inequality

Michigan’s largest district court and bail reform advocates have settled a class-action lawsuit against bail practices in Detroit.
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New York City Council Votes To Close Rikers Island

The notorious prison could close its doors forever by 2026 -- if everything goes to plan.
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Philadelphia Eagles Bailed 9 People From Jail Using Social Justice Funds

The NFL team's players raised money that was matched by the Eagles Social Justice Fund over Thanksgiving.
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California Becomes First State To Pass Law Ending All Use Of Money Bail

Reform groups argue the bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown won't do enough to shift the criminal justice status quo.
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Report Grades Bail Systems Across The U.S., And Only One State Gets An A

But it's not all bad news.
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Mark Zuckerberg Is Funding The Fight To End Money Bail In The U.S.

The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is one of the biggest donors to Civil Rights Corps, a startup nonprofit that could help take down the bail bonds industry.
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Judge Tells Woman That Jailing Her For Traffic Offenses Is Good For His 'Job Security'

The criminal justice system is locking people up because they're poor. A Texas judge says that's just business.
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