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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 discri
« on: October 03, 2023, 07:01:25 am »
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.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/los-angeles-controversial-new-zero-bail-policy-takes-effect-after-judge-ruled-that-cash-bail-discriminates-against-minorities-and-the-poor/ar-AA1hAEHa?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=accaee980bf84f37a2c3023598ac6a13&ei=11#image=1
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Re: Los Angeles' controversial new zero-bail policy takes effect after judge ruled that cash bail di
« Reply #1 on: October 03, 2023, 01:25:52 pm »
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.
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