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‘I’ll never see him again’: Activists argue against Texas bail reform

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AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the Texas House debates bills to make it easier to deny bail for defendants accused of violent crimes, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and others said the focus should be on eliminating the cash bail system altogether. Held in jail without a trial for 18 years "I was in the Harris County jail from 2006 to 2024," Edric Wilson said. "I was held without bond for a charge that was later thrown out. For 12 yea…

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The West AustralianThe West Australian
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Marathon debate ahead as 'tough' bail laws thrashed out

Lawmakers are settling in for a lengthy debate on controversial bail reforms as the premier slams an opposition move to ditch their "tough" branding.

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Houston Public MediaHouston Public Media
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‘Guilty until proven innocent:’ Marathon Texas House hearing showcases political divide on cash bail

An emotional, 10-hour-long Texas House committee meeting Tuesday highlighted the stark divide between lawmakers and the public on the state's bail system, a legislative priority this session.

·Houston, United States
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‘I’ll never see him again’: Activists argue against Texas bail reform

AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the Texas House debates bills to make it easier to deny bail for defendants accused of violent crimes, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas and others said the focus should be on eliminating the cash bail system altogether. Held in jail without a trial for 18 years "I was in the Harris County jail from 2006 to 2024," Edric Wilson said. "I was held without bond for a charge that was later thrown out. For 12 yea…

·Austin, United States
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ACLU of TexasACLU of Texas

Victims of Texas’ Cash Bail System Speak Out at State Capitol

Date Tuesday, March 18, 2025 - 10:00am Menu parent dynamic listing 82 Author Nick Hudson Show PDF in viewer on page Style Standard with sidebar Tweet Text [node:title]

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KXAN broke the news in Austin, United States on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
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