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Offline rangerrebew

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Los Angeles' controversial new zero-bail policy takes effect after judge ruled that cash bail discriminates against minorities and the poor
Story by Germania Rodriguez Poleo For Dailymail.Com •
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A person's bail was previously based on the severity of the claims against them

Twelve counties sued the city on Friday in a last-minute attempt to block the law

Law enforcement officials have blamed the law for recent store robberies

Los Angeles' controversial zero-bail policy went into effect on Sunday after a judge ruled that the old cash system discriminated against minorities and the poor.

A person's bail amount was previously based on the severity of the allegations against them - but critics argued this benefited those who could pay.

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Reason 1001 for staying clear of the city and county of Los Angeles, fortunately I have very little reason to go to either any more.