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How does bail work, and why do people want to get rid of it?

The New York government could pass its own bill as soon as this spring.Advocates for criminal justice reform say that ending the bail system would help curb mass incarceration. Abolishing bail, ... read more

‘Cashless bail’: The origins of the bail reform movement and why Trump wants to end it

President Donald Trump wants to eliminate “cashless bail” in the nation’s capital and across the country. But what exactly does that mean, and what is the controversy all about? read more

What would it mean to get rid of cashless bail in DC?

WASHINGTON — Cashless bail is on the chopping block, according to a new executive order from President Donald Trump Monday morning. The move will likely lead to overcrowding in jails, and as D.C.'s ... read more