I volunteered for a local bail fund for a few years, and it’s incredibly sad & illogical to keep people in jail that 1) have not been proven guilty yet & 2) cannot financially support themselves (and family) while in jail.
The only thing keeping them behind bars is money. Think about who has that.
The only thing keeping them behind bars is money. Think about who has that.
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Phil Lewis
Illinois has put an end to the injustice of cash bail. And it’s working better than anyone expected.
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And don’t get me started on the racket that is jail phone/email systems. So much money is made by charging inmates when they reach out for support.