“Writing Prompt: If implemented, will SB10 be an improvement to the current bail system? Or will it perpetuate an ongoing system that is biased against poor people and people of color? Please note that this is an argumentative paper. You will need to pick a side and argue for it. This means that you will answer the how of the above questions. How will improve it or how will it be perpetuated?”
* I AM ON THE SIDE FOR WHICH THE CURRENT BAIL SYSTEM WILL PERPETUATE AN ONGOING SYSTEM THAT IS BIASED AGAINST POOR PEOPLE AND PEOPLE OF COLOR *
“You will need to compose a well-developed, well-organized, and thoughtful essay with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph. Because this an argumentative composition, you will need have a thesis statement.
You will need to acknowledge opposing points of view and respond to them. Use and cite information from the assigned articles—details, paraphrases, and quotations— (your essay should include quotes from at least six of the readings and cite the sources accurately). You will need to include a works cited page, which does not count towards the word count.”
Articles:
https://www.npr.org/2018/08/28/642795284/california-becomes-first-state-to-end-cash-bail (Links to an external site.)
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-01/california-voters-divided-future-of-cash-bail-2020-election-poll (Links to an external site.)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-bail-overhaul-referendum-20190116-story.html (Links to an external site.)
https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/08/29/california-abolish-cash-bail-reformers-unhappy-219618 (Links to an external site.)
https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2019/04/03/california-voters-get-say-bail-system-judges-urge-reform/2598147002/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=6d192131-0533-4722-a132-491310f30dcd (Links to an external site.)
https://www.urban.org/urban-wire/eliminating-cash-bail-california-could-exacerbate-inequities-justice-system (Links to an external site.)
https://techtalktranslated.com/2017/08/17/pros-and-cons-of-californias-bills-to-amend-the-bail-system/ (Links to an external site.)
https://www.concordlawschool.edu/blog/news/bail-reform-risk-based-assessments/ (Links to an external site.)
https://harvardlawreview.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/1125-1146_Online.pdf (Links to an external site.)
https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2018/10/17/17955306/bail-reform-criminal-justice-inequality (Links to an external site.)
https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-pol-ca-brown-signs-bail-reform-20180828-story.html