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Groups Sue California County to End Cash Bail System

Riverside County’s sheriff vowed never to support zero-cash bail.
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Groups Sue California County to End Cash Bail System
Cois M. Byrd Detention Center, in Riverside, California. Riverside County Sheriff
Jill McLaughlin
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Two civil rights groups filed a class-action lawsuit against Riverside County in Southern California May 26, asserting its cash-based bail system is “unconscionable.”

The lawsuit was filed against Riverside County Superior Court, the county, the county sheriff’s office, and Sheriff Chad Bianco, who is a Republican candidate for governor.

Jill McLaughlin
Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.