Category: N.Y. Bail Laws

Ideologically Driven New York Bail Law Needs a Reality Check, Former Prosecutor Says

Former New York City prosecutor Jim Quinn, a vocal critic of New York’s 2019 bail law since day one, still hopes state lawmakers face reality and repeal the damaging law. In his latest report, published under the Manhattan Institute, Quinn shows how earlier ideologically-driven movements aided the birth of the law, how the law drove…


NY Needs to Fund Police and Stop Being Soft on Crime: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis

In the wake of New York City’s recent subway shooting, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) said New York’s Democrat officials need to start providing more resources to the police and stop being soft on crime if people’s safety and security are to be restored. “We need to do more to listen to our police, give them…