I was proud to defend that consent decree. Let's be clear about what this is. If somebody is a threat to the community, they should be in jail, regardless of whether they have a billion dollars or a thousand dollars. If they are not a threat to the community, they should not be left to languish in jail, potentially lose their livelihood, their family, all so we can make cash bail companies more rich. We should be about protecting the community, not protecting industry.
Christian Menefee: “I was proud to defend that consent decree. Let's be clear about what this is. If somebody is a threat to the community…”
On the recordMay 14, 2026
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Discussing the implications of cash bail and community safety.
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