Republicans in the statehouse want to allow judges to deny a defendant's bail if they are considered a risk to the public.
Much debate surrounded the resolution that would make that change the Indiana constitution during the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law committee on Tuesday. People were allowed to testify on Joint Resolution 1.
The only circumstances a judge can currently deny someone bail is if they are charged with treason or murder. "Again, it's really just the language of the substantial risk — who gets to decide that,” said Sanders. “That just gives judges an enormous amount of power.” Even with legal avenues available, advocates like Sanders say this constitutional change will have a major impact on communities of color.
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