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An Orange County Superior Court judge struck a major blow against a lawsuit challenging L.A. County's new bail policy, which police and some city leaders have contended could lead to an increase in crime.
An injunction to postpone implementation of the zero-bail policy was filed in October, but on Monday, a judge didn't make a decision.
The cities, including Whittier, Torrance and West Covina, say they plan to file a new challenge with "additional evidence of the harmful impacts" of zero bail.
Twelve cities sued to block LA County's zero cash bail system, which they said would present a danger to public safety. Now, a judge says they'll have until January to prove their claims.
The cities, including Whittier, Torrance and West Covina, say they plan to file a new challenge with "additional evidence of the harmful impacts" of zero bail.