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Bail reform

All Americans are entitled to a presumption of innocence and due process under the law

by Dec 8, 2023
I hope that this moment, where one of their own is affected, will provide the GOP and Conservative parties a moment of self-reflection on their fear mongering of bail reform. The right to due process shouldn't only apply to the wealthy, powerful, and well-connected.

Zeldin calls for peer-to-peer counseling program to aid troubled veterans nationwide

by Aug 5, 2022
Rep. Lee Zeldin today called for passage of a bill he sponsored in March to nationalize the New York State veteran peer-to-peer program, which grew out of a pilot program Zeldin spearheaded while a state senator in 2012.

Zeldin puts political ambition above facts as he peddles mythical impacts of ‘cashless bail’ in NY

by Jul 28, 2022
Opinion: Rep. Lee Zeldin blames "cashless bail," for New York's rise in crime since the start of the pandemic. The facts and data show otherwise, but he doesn't care. His claims play well with a frightened public and he eagerly stokes their fears to win their votes.
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