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New York’s idiotic bail law poisons criminal justice reform

By James A. Gagliano
Published January 3, 2020 5:50pm ET
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New York’s idiotic bail law poisons criminal justice reform
When the glittering ball finished its descent into Times Square at exactly midnight on Jan. 1, it didn’t just announce the dawn of the New Year — it ushered in a dangerous new reality of foolhardy New York state bail reform laws. These laws were drafted by a liberal state legislature and signed into law […]

When the glittering ball finished its descent into Times Square at exactly midnight on Jan. 1, it didn’t just announce the dawn of the New Year — it ushered in a dangerous new reality of foolhardy New York state bail reform laws. These laws were drafted by a liberal state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. According to a USA Today survey of New York counties, the new provisions culminated in the immediate release of 3,800 people held in jails.

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Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Reform New York Police and Law Enforcement