"Cash bail has created a two-tier system of justice—one for the rich and one for everyone else. Over the past 20 years, bail has driven 99 percent of all jail growth in America."
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Goes back further than that. Perhaps since the 1980's when prisons were privatized by Bush and Reagan.
aug 26, 2025, 6:53 pm • 2 0 • view
even Trump, when he appealed the 83 million dollar verdict over E Jean Carroll, and the 450 million judgement he wanted to appeal by Letetia Jones, told the judge that no one would put up the bond, which is about 110% of the amount. Then the court of appeals jumped in and lowered it to 175 $.
aug 27, 2025, 4:19 pm • 1 0 • view
Bail works great for child molesters who often have some resources. Always cool to have them back on the street simply because they can afford the bail bond.
aug 27, 2025, 12:43 pm • 1 0 • view
This brought to mind a John Oliver piece from 2 years ago. Addressing this decidedly discriminatory issue seems very low on anyone's agenda. Kudos to Ms. Steinberg for working to overcome this injustice. youtu.be/xQLqIWbc9VM?...
aug 27, 2025, 1:30 pm • 0 0 • view
It's profit based. Also they're subjecting mainly people of color to these ghastly practices. Depending on the charges for Some arrest you lose your voting rights. This is All quite purposeful and strategic by the GOP.
aug 27, 2025, 2:29 pm • 0 0 • view