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Groups Urge NY Lawmakers to Stand Firm on Bail Reform

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Expand The front gate is pictured at the Taconic Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York April 8, 2016. © 2016 Reuters Governor Cuomo, Leader Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie, January 1st was a historic day that ushered in pretrial reforms that will make New York fairer and more just. These reforms are a huge step forward towards eliminating the race- and wealth-based detention that has plagued New York for decades. The new laws will dramatically expand pretrial liberty and reduce jail populations and taxpayer spending on jails across the state. Related Content Groups Urge NY…

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