A federal class-action lawsuit contends that San Francisco’s bail system is unconstitutional. The lawsuit asserts that the “money bail” system favors the wealthy, while those who can?t afford to pay bail are forced to stay in jail while awaiting trial. We’ll discuss the closely-watched case, which hit a major roadblock yesterday at a hearing in San Francisco.
Lawsuit Against San Francisco Bail System Hits Major Roadblock
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Guests:
Alex Emslie, reporter, KQED News
Chesa Boudin, San Francisco deputy public defender
Jeff Clayton, policy director, American Bail Coalition
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