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In Georgia A New Law Bans Bail For Almost 30 Offenses, Restricts Bail Assistance To For-Profit Bond Agents

May 28, 2024

Georgia lawmakers recently approved a controversial bill aimed at restricting bail funds and criminalizing protest activities, sparking concerns among legal experts and civil rights advocates. The new law, signed by Governor Brian Kemp, effectively makes bail unpayable for a wide range of offenses, including protest-related charges like unlawful assembly. It also imposes strict limitations on…
Formerly Incarcerated Woman Triumphs, Passes Bar Exam on First Attempt

May 7, 2024

Afrika Owes, a resident of New York City with a history of incarceration, has achieved a remarkable feat by passing the New York Bar Exam on her initial try. Her journey, marred by personal struggles and brushes with the law, culminated in a moment of triumph captured in a viral TikTok video. Surrounded by her…

In Georgia A New Law Bans Bail For Almost 30 Offenses, Restricts Bail Assistance To For-Profit Bond Agents