Examining the Impact and Future of the Landmark Misdemeanor Bail Reforms in Harris County, Texas

From The Atlantic.

Reforms enacted in the county around Houston more than three years ago have stabilized recidivism rates, and the number of people charged with low-level crimes continues to decline. But some politicians still argue that they endanger public safety. What does the future hold?

The Atlantic’s Ron Brownstein will interview Texas Jail Project’s Krishnaveni Gundu, Harris County Criminal Court Judge Shannon Baldwin, and University of Houston Law Center’s Sandra Guerra Thompson.

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