- A federal judge has ruled in favor of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, allowing him to intervene in a lawsuit concerning bail reforms in Harris County.
- The lawsuit challenges recent bail reform policies implemented in Harris County, which are aimed at altering how bail is set for certain offenses.
- Attorney General Paxton argues that the current bail reforms could potentially lead to an increase in crime rates.
- Paxton has expressed his commitment to overturning the existing reform policy, stating he will do “everything in my power” to achieve this goal.
- This development marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over bail reform and its impacts on public safety in Texas.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-allows-texas-ag-challenge-harris-county-bail-reforms-unleashing-criminals)