12 Cities Sue Los Angeles Court System to Stop Zero Bail Policy
Twelve Los Angeles County cities filed a lawsuit Sept. 28 in Los Angeles Superior Court asking a judge to stop the court system's new zero-bail pol...
Twelve Los Angeles County cities filed a lawsuit Sept. 28 in Los Angeles Superior Court asking a judge to stop the court system's new zero-bail policy. The Superior Court's decision, announced in July, to reinstate a COVID-era bail schedule removed cash bail for several non-violent crimes. The policy went into effect Oct. 1. A coalition of cities is asking the court to halt implementation of the bail schedule. Cities involved in the lawsuit—Whittier, Arcadia, Artesia, Covina, Downey, Glendora, Industry, Lakewood, La Verne, Palmdale, Santa Fe Springs, and Vernon—said they are prioritizing safety and security of their residents, businesses, and law enforcement, according to a press release issued Sept.