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Harris County courts backlog continues amid finger pointing

Posted on October 5, 2022 · A years-long case backlog, exacerbated by Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic, has been reduced during the past year. But it remains a key issue and could be contributing to crime in the Houston area.

Texas Organizing Project member Feldon Bonner (center) speaks at a press conference held in front of the Harris County Criminal Court building. The activist organization advocates for changes in the county’s bail system.

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Activists Advocate Reforming Harris County’s Bail System

Posted on May 27, 2016 · Activists say it penalizes low-income defendants and they support a lawsuit filed against it.

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Criminal Justice

Harris County courts backlog continues amid finger pointing

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Activists Advocate Reforming Harris County’s Bail System

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