Lawmakers talk solutions to “bail reform” constitutional amendment problem
KRQE News 13 is reporting on how lawmakers are trying to figure out how they’ll address the voter-passed constitutional amendment on bail reform that New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez wants to see repealed. Lawmakers have made it clear they’re concerned about the effects of the bail reform constitutional amendment in New Mexico. Clicking the link will […]
Arnold Foundation Sued for its Bail Reform Work
The NonProfit Quarterly recently released an article reporting that the Arnold Foundation is being sued for its bail reform program. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. The NonProfit Quarterly
Justice reinvestment: Clatsop County uses new tools for pretrial release
The Daily Astorian recently released an article regarding the use of risk assessment techniques that give more weight to release housing, family ties, and failure to appear risk over previous criminal history. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. The Daily Astorian
California’s Chief Justice Gives Bail Reform a Boost
U.S. News recently reported regarding California’s chief justice calling for and end to cash bail that critics say disproportionately hurts poor defendants. The Chief Justice said that instead of cash bail, the state should rely on assessments of defendants’ danger to the public to determine whether they should be released. Clicking the link will direct you […]
Bail Industry Poised To Take On Zuckerberg And Soros To Protect American Citizens
KUSI out of San Diego recently released an article regarding UBA’s article about the attack on the bail industry by Zuckerberg And Soros. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. KUSI
Bond court system under attack in civil rights lawsuit
The Chicago Sun Times recently released an article regarding state lawyers trying to knock down a lawsuit that calls for sweeping reform to Cook County’s bond court system. The lawsuit has challenged the cash bond system claiming the system often leaves poor defendants behind bars on minor charges for want of a few hundred dollars. […]
KOB4 – One day after release from jail, man arrested again on new charges
In a recent news story released by KOB4 in Albuquerque, N.M. a man charge with a drug and weapon crimes was released from jail and re-arrested within 24 hours on new charges. Click below to read the full article KOB4 News Story
Wall Street Journal – Bail and Making the Untrustworthy Appear
The Wall Street Journal recently released an article regarding Pretrial Release. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. Wall Street Journal
CBS Chicago – County Gets Nearly $2M Grant For Bail Reform Efforts
CBS Chicago recently released a report regarding Pretrial Release. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. CBS Chicago
Cleveland.com – Bail reform and the Arnold Foundation are under attack: Justice For All
Cleveland.com recently released an article regarding Pretrial Release. Clicking the link will direct you from UBA directly to their site. Cleveland.com