A federal judge in Georgia temporarily blocked part of a law that limits the number of times people or organizations can post bonds in a year unless they meet bail bond company criteria. U.S. District Judge Victoria Marie Calvert put a 14-day hold on the law, allowing arguments on whether it should be stayed until a lawsuit is resolved.
The law restricts posting more than three cash bonds a year without meeting bail bond company requirements. Other sections of the law, like requiring cash bail for certain crimes, were allowed to take effect. The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against the law, arguing it restricts charitable bail funds unconstitutionally.
The ACLU praised the judge’s ruling, stating the law is harmful and unnecessary. The law comes amid efforts to restrict community bail funds after use in 2020 protests. Supporters argue that groups should follow bail company rules. The lawsuit alleges the law’s restrictions will effectively eliminate charitable bail funds in Georgia.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report.