The California Supreme Court ruled Thursday that judges must consider suspects’ ability to pay when they set bail. The ruling essentially requires defendants be freed unless they are deemed too dangerous to be released awaiting trial. “The common practice of conditioning freedom solely on whether an arrestee can afford bail is …
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The House approved a bill to award Congressional Gold Medals to police officers that protected the Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6. Medals will be given to the U.S. Capitol Police, the Metropolitan Police Department of the District Columbia, and one medal will be displayed at the Smithsonian, according …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will release new guidelines for reopening schools on Friday. The National Education Association surveyed 3,305 of its members and found 82% have not received the COVID-19 vaccine. According to CNN, CDC’s key strategies for reopening schools include hand washing, masking, social distancing, cleaning …
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