The Bail Dilemma
Bail was intended as a means of release, but it has evolved into a mechanism that keeps many individuals behind bars due to their inability to pay. This financial barrier disproportionately affects low-income and marginalized communities, creating a two-tiered justice system. The pressure of incarceration often forces individuals to plead guilty just to escape the horrors of jail, further perpetuating cycles of injustice and mass incarceration.In this clip
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