What bail reform looks like across the U.S.
A sign advertises bail bonds in Harris County, Texas. (Wilder Fleming/Here & Now)
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This week, we’ve been diving into the aftermath of a federal lawsuit in Harris County, Texas, that ended the use of cash bail in one of the country’s largest cities. Across the country, state legislatures have considered similar changes.
Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Marc Levin, chief policy counsel for the Council on Criminal Justice. He’s been tracking efforts at bail reform in other places.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
