Lawsuit Challenges Georgia's Restriction on Charitable Bail Funds
ACLU and Georgetown University Law Center argue the new law, set to take effect July 1, is unconstitutional and hampers efforts to assist low-income detainees.
- The lawsuit targets Section 4 of Senate Bill 63, which limits individuals and organizations to posting three bail bonds per year unless they meet stringent requirements.
- Plaintiffs include the Barred Business Foundation and members of Oconee Street United Methodist Church, who coordinate local charitable bail funds.
- Critics claim the law is cruel and costly, preventing people from helping detainees who cannot afford bail.
- Supporters of the law argue it strengthens public safety by ensuring offenders face prosecution and reduces the risk of repeat offenses.
- The Bail Project closed its Atlanta branch due to the new restrictions, highlighting the immediate impact of the legislation.
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