Just City sues over new bail law
In a file photo, Josh Spickler of Just City counts out money to post bonds. The local criminal justice reform nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit over a recently passed state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures. (Jim Weber/The Daily Memphian)
Local criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City has filed a federal lawsuit over a recently passed state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures.
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Just City Bail ACLU Criminal Law Reform Project ACLU TennesseeAarron Fleming
Aarron Fleming covers Memphis and Shelby County’s court system and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. He formerly covered education and earned his B.A. in journalism from the University of Memphis.
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