Special Report: Pennsylvania’s Unfair Bail Practices Violate Constitutional Rights, Demand Urgent Reform
Across Pennsylvania, thousands of defendants languish in county jails, not because they’ve been convicted, but because they can’t afford to pay exorbitant cash bail amounts. This widespread practice, rooted in a flawed system, violates the U.S. and Pennsylvania Constitutions, undermines the presumption of innocence, and perpetuates wealth-based incarceration. A growing chorus of advocates, legal experts,
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