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Trump Issues Executive Orders Targeting Cashless Bail
President Trump issued executive orders on Monday targeting cashless bail, threatening to withhold federal funds from states and localities that have significantly reduced cash bail for serious crimes, and seeking to increase pretrial detention in Washington, D.C.
Trump Issues Executive Orders Targeting Cashless Bail
President Trump issued executive orders on Monday targeting cashless bail, threatening to withhold federal funds from states and localities that have significantly reduced cash bail for serious crimes, and seeking to increase pretrial detention in Washington, D.C.
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32% Bias Score


NSW's Stricter Youth Bail Laws Lead to Surge in Detention
New bail laws in NSW, implemented in early 2024, have resulted in a 34% increase in youth detention over two years, with over 70% of detainees on remand and almost 60% being Aboriginal, despite expert warnings.
NSW's Stricter Youth Bail Laws Lead to Surge in Detention
New bail laws in NSW, implemented in early 2024, have resulted in a 34% increase in youth detention over two years, with over 70% of detainees on remand and almost 60% being Aboriginal, despite expert warnings.
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68% Bias Score


NYC Mayoral Debate Exposes Deep Democratic Divisions on Policing and Immigration
In a heated NYC mayoral debate, Democratic candidates distanced themselves from the "defund the police" movement and clashed over responses to Trump's immigration policies, revealing deep divisions and potential electoral consequences.
NYC Mayoral Debate Exposes Deep Democratic Divisions on Policing and Immigration
In a heated NYC mayoral debate, Democratic candidates distanced themselves from the "defund the police" movement and clashed over responses to Trump's immigration policies, revealing deep divisions and potential electoral consequences.
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56% Bias Score


Massachusetts Law, ICE Detainers, and the Release of Violent Immigrants
Massachusetts law prevents holding individuals solely on immigration detainers, leading to the release of immigrants charged with violent crimes, including child rape, before ICE can apprehend them, causing conflict between state and federal authorities.
Massachusetts Law, ICE Detainers, and the Release of Violent Immigrants
Massachusetts law prevents holding individuals solely on immigration detainers, leading to the release of immigrants charged with violent crimes, including child rape, before ICE can apprehend them, causing conflict between state and federal authorities.
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52% Bias Score


Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration
The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.
Victoria to Repeal Bail Act Section, Prioritizing Child Incarceration
The Victorian government will repeal a Bail Act section prioritizing non-custodial sentences for children, reversing previous policies to address rising youth crime rates; this action has drawn criticism for its haste and lack of consultation with experts.
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60% Bias Score


Victoria Considers Reinstatement of Repealed Bail Offences Amid Controversy
Victoria's police minister is considering reinstating bail offences repealed in 2023 following a coronial inquest into the death of Veronica Nelson, sparking outrage from her family and legal representatives who accuse the government of prioritizing politics over justice.
Victoria Considers Reinstatement of Repealed Bail Offences Amid Controversy
Victoria's police minister is considering reinstating bail offences repealed in 2023 following a coronial inquest into the death of Veronica Nelson, sparking outrage from her family and legal representatives who accuse the government of prioritizing politics over justice.
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56% Bias Score

Yolo County Study Reveals Higher Recidivism Rates for Zero-Dollar Bail
A Yolo County study found suspects released on zero-dollar bail during the pandemic were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely for violent crimes compared to those who posted bail, highlighting the need for comprehensive bail reform with risk assessments and pretria...

Yolo County Study Reveals Higher Recidivism Rates for Zero-Dollar Bail
A Yolo County study found suspects released on zero-dollar bail during the pandemic were twice as likely to be rearrested for felonies and three times as likely for violent crimes compared to those who posted bail, highlighting the need for comprehensive bail reform with risk assessments and pretria...
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52% Bias Score

Community Bail Funds Face Scrutiny Amidst Bail Reform Debate
Conservative lawmakers are scrutinizing community bail funds, which use public donations to release pre-trial detainees, following the rise of such funds after 2020; at least four states have passed laws regulating them, despite studies showing no link between bail reform and higher crime rates; som...

Community Bail Funds Face Scrutiny Amidst Bail Reform Debate
Conservative lawmakers are scrutinizing community bail funds, which use public donations to release pre-trial detainees, following the rise of such funds after 2020; at least four states have passed laws regulating them, despite studies showing no link between bail reform and higher crime rates; som...
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48% Bias Score

Gang Member on Bond Charged with Murder After Fatal Police Chase
A documented gang member, Llonis Arevalo, 26, out on bond for multiple felonies, is charged with murder after a high-speed chase ended in a fatal car crash in Grand Prairie, Texas, early Saturday morning.

Gang Member on Bond Charged with Murder After Fatal Police Chase
A documented gang member, Llonis Arevalo, 26, out on bond for multiple felonies, is charged with murder after a high-speed chase ended in a fatal car crash in Grand Prairie, Texas, early Saturday morning.
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24% Bias Score

Victoria Announces Stricter Bail Laws Amidst Crime Surge
Premier Jacinta Allan announced stricter bail laws for Victoria, reversing previous relaxations that increased crime rates; this comes after ignoring a 2017 report recommending alternative solutions to address low-level offenses and court delays.

Victoria Announces Stricter Bail Laws Amidst Crime Surge
Premier Jacinta Allan announced stricter bail laws for Victoria, reversing previous relaxations that increased crime rates; this comes after ignoring a 2017 report recommending alternative solutions to address low-level offenses and court delays.
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60% Bias Score

Victoria to Review Bail Laws Amid Concerns Over Repeat Offenders
Victoria's acting police chief, Rick Nugent, raised concerns about repeat offenders receiving bail, prompting a government review of bail laws to improve community safety. He also aims to improve police morale and finalize the enterprise bargaining agreement.

Victoria to Review Bail Laws Amid Concerns Over Repeat Offenders
Victoria's acting police chief, Rick Nugent, raised concerns about repeat offenders receiving bail, prompting a government review of bail laws to improve community safety. He also aims to improve police morale and finalize the enterprise bargaining agreement.
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44% Bias Score

Victorian Government Reviews Bail Laws Amidst Byelection Pressure
Facing pressure from a byelection and rising crime rates, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced a review of the state's six-month-old bail laws, despite previous inquiries and a recent 13.3% rise in crime in the relevant region.

Victorian Government Reviews Bail Laws Amidst Byelection Pressure
Facing pressure from a byelection and rising crime rates, Victoria's Premier Jacinta Allan announced a review of the state's six-month-old bail laws, despite previous inquiries and a recent 13.3% rise in crime in the relevant region.
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64% Bias Score
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