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Bail Reform Bills Continues to Punish the Poor
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August 6, 2021
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9:20Now PlayingAmerica requires people who have been arrested to pay in order to be released.
According to PrisonPolicy.org in 2002, 69% of people in jail awaiting trial or hearing, are people of color. States like Illinois have abolished cash bail entirely. But in the state of Texas, Republicans are trying to make it harder for nonprofits to bail people out of jail. Texas lawmakers are considering a measure to limit charitable bail funds by restricting those who can receive help.
It highlights that the justice system favors the wealthy over the poor.
Kevin Chavous, attorney and managing partner of The Chavous Group, joins Nayyera Haq on “Prime” to talk about the systemic issue regarding bail reform.
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