Appeals panel hears challenge to Texas bail bonds; case could affect New Orleans lawsuit
The New Orleans Advocate recently reported on the legal challenge to Texas bail bond reform. Civil rights lawyers argue that judges are routinely stripping poor defendants of their right to a fair bail hearing. Lawyers for Texas judges said the federal courts should not intervene in a state matter. This decision could set a precedent for a […]
Too poor to make bail: Alabama forced to reform ‘two-tiered’ jail system
AL.com recently released in support of bail reform in Alabama. The article reposts specifically on the federal lawsuit filed by the Southern Poverty Law Center, the American Civil Liberties Union and the Civil Rights Corps. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. AL.com
Dallas Morning News – A brief history of Texas bail reform, as 5th Circuit looks at jail lawsuit
The Dallas News recently wrote an article about the events that led up to a civil suit now being considered in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. This decision could change the landscape of the Texas bonding system depending on how the court decides. Click the link below to read the full article on the […]
Tallahassee Democrat – ACLU lawsuit claims Leon County bail system unconstitutional
The Tallahassee Democrat released and article regarding the new ACLU lawsuit claiming that the bail system is unconstitutional for poor defendants in Leon County, Florida. Click Link to read full article from the Tallahassee Democrat Leon County Bail System Unconstitutional
Indiana new bail rules
WSTB 22, a CBS affiliate, reported on a decision made by the Indiana Supreme Court regarding bail. In a report by Patrick Roth he stated “Under the new rule, anyone arrested that “does not present a substantial risk of flight or danger to themselves or others,” should be released without bail except when charged with […]
