Law & Politics Convergence

In today's episode, we will be going over cash bail.  We will be going over what it is, pros and cons, arguments for and against it, alternatives to cash bail, and overall impact.  This episode is part of an assignment I had for class, so the last minute or so will include a reflection on what I learned while researching this topic.  Enjoy!

References:

1. Western District of Texas. (n.d.). Cash Bail. US District Court Western District of Texas. https://www.txwd.uscourts.gov/main-forms/cash-bail/ 

2. ACLU Pennsylvania. (2021, January 15). Smart Justice - Ending Cash Bail. ACLU Pennsylvania. https://www.aclupa.org/en/smart-justice-ending-cash-bail 

3. Nastasi, V., Morgan, D. L., & Charles, G. (2025, February 26). The Effects of Cash Bail on Crime and Court Appearances. Reason Foundation. https://reason.org/policy-brief/the-effects-of-cash-bail-on-crime-and-court-appearances/ 

4. Santos, M. (2024, November 7). Criminogenic Risk Factors. Prison Professors. https://prisonprofessors.com/criminogenic-risk-factors/ 

5. The Bail Project. (2024, July 29). What is Cash Bail?. The Bail Project. https://bailproject.org/bail/