Margaret Dooley-Sammuli

Deputy campaign manager of Yes on 5, Deputy State director in Southern California for the Drug Policy Alliance

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Deputy campaign manager of Yes on 5, Deputy State director in Southern California for the Drug Policy Alliance

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The state assembly passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate money bail -- that means no more cash or bonds to get out. Low level offenders would be released.

California is poised to get rid of cash bail

The state assembly passed a bill on Monday that would eliminate money bail -- that means no more cash or bonds to get out. Low level offenders would be released.

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