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Federal court upholds Tennessee law limiting bail decisions based on ability to pay. Here’s what that means

Federal court upholds Tennessee law limiting bail decisions based on ability to pay. Here’s what that means
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What This Story Is About A federal court has upheld Tennessee’s bail-setting law, which prohibits judges and magistrates from considering a defendant’s ability to pay when setting bail, but allows them to consider other factors. Why It Matters The ruling allows the law to remain in effect after c...

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