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How bail works in Memphis — and why reform could ease jail overcrowding

Dozens of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies have begun their work patrolling Shelby County as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, which was mandated by President Donald Trump with Gov. Bill Lee’s support. Since the task force began on Sept. 29, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Republican Party of Shelby […]

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