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Oct. 27, 2016

Class actions challenging state on bail move forward

Two class actions calling money bail an unconstitutional violation of equal protection have moved forward in Sacramento and San Francisco federal courts, raising questions about the future of bail in California.

By L.J. Williamson
Daily Journal Staff Writer

Two class actions calling money bail an unconstitutional violation of equal protection have moved forward in Sacramento and San Francisco federal courts, raising questions about the future of bail in California.

The suits, brought by federal civil rights organization Equal Justice Under Law, against San Francisco and Sacramento counties, were filed on behalf of partie...

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