New York judges will have more discretion in setting bail, according to Gov. Hochul
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New York Gov, Kathy Hochul says judges in the state will receive more power in setting bail for people awaiting trial for crimes. This policy is opposed by Democrats.
But negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders ran well past an April 1 deadline, in large part because Hochul insisted on changes to the state's bail laws.
The issue has been a flashpoint between liberal Democrats, who say requiring people to pay cash to get out of jail rigs the system against poor people, and elected officials who cast it as a public safety issue.
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