Gov. Brian Kemp signed controversial legislation on Wednesday adding to the list of crimes requiring cash bail to get out of jail. Why it matters: The new law aligns with Kemp's hardline approach ...

The bill comes amid ongoing so-called "Cop City" protests. A controversial Republican-backed bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or ...

A controversial Republican-backed bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or property bail has been signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp.

Gov. Brian Kemp on May 1 signed a bill that expands the kinds of offenses requiring cash bail. Senate Bill 63 sparked debate among lawmakers over whether someone should be held in jail longer for ...

(ATLANTA) — A controversial Republican-backed bill that would criminalize state bail funds and expand the list of charges that require cash or property bail has been signed into law by Gov.