NY lawmakers passed nearly 900 bills. Now it's Gov. Hochul's turn to act.
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Latrice Walker and public defenders pledge to fight excessive bail despite latest rollbacks to bail reform
Bail reform or no bail reform, judges are still bound by the Eighth Amendment prohibition on excessive bail, the Assembly member said.
Source: cityandstateny.com
Why New York Democrats can't agree on bail reform
America looks to New York as the proving ground for criminal justice reforms — and sees a moderate mayor at war with his own party.
Source: politico.com
Confusion, Backlash and Optimism: Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg Attempts to Break With Status Quo
Bragg is already facing backlash for easing up on low-level prosecutions. A bigger challenge may play out in the courts.
Source: gothamist.com
Judges, Prosecutors Are Making Rikers Island Crisis Worse
One court hearing showed how, despite a worsening crisis at Rikers Island, prosecutors and judges keep trying to send people to the notorious jail.
Source: theintercept.com