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Federal Judge Approves Settlement Over Historic Lawsuit On Harris County Bail System
Posted on · Judge Lee Rosenthal, of the Southern District of Texas, has rejected objections to the settlement, which only covers misdemeanor cases.
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New Protocol On Bail System Would Increase Workload Of Pretrial Services In Harris County
Posted on · About 85 percent of those arrested on misdemeanors would be released on cash free bonds.
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In Latest Development About Bail System Lawsuit, Misdemeanor Judges Withdraw Appeal
Posted on · The Houston Chronicle also reports the jurists are replacing the D.C. law firm that was handling the litigation with a Houston-based pro bono attorney.
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Federal Court Allows Harris County Judges to Keep Setting Bails
Posted on · The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals grants a stay of the order from Judge Lee Rosenthal
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UPDATE: Texas Organizing Project Demands Harris County Settles Lawsuit About Bail System
Posted on · County officials say they have presented a settlement proposal based on the opinion from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
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Civil Rights Groups Support Federal Judge’s Decision On Harris County’s Bail System
Posted on · Back in April, Judge Lee Rosenthal determined that the county’s bail system is unconstitutional and the lawsuit is on hold because the county appealed her decision.
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Emmett And Some County Commissioners Concerned About Judge Rosenthal’s Order
Posted on · Data compiled by the county indicate more than 900 people were released in a three week period.
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Harris County Officials Are Split Over Lawsuit Challenging The Bail System
Posted on · The County Attorney’s office argues Judge Lee Rosenthal’s ruling undermines the judges’ decision making power.