Press Release: ACLU of Georgia to Sue if Governor Signs SB 63 into Law
Georgia Senate Bill 63, which forces people who can’t afford to pay bail to languish in jail, is unlawful and the ACLU of Georgia will sue if the governor signs it into law.
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Georgia Senate Bill 63, which forces people who can’t afford to pay bail to languish in jail, is unlawful and the ACLU of Georgia will sue if the governor signs it into law.
Today the Georgia House approved Senate Bill 63, which expands the number of low-level offenses, requiring cash bail.
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