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By Jean Casella | February 17, 2021

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Proposition 102

The Colorado Files: Ballot Measure Would Keep Poor Defendants in Jail

October 16, 2010October 19, 2010 James Ridgeway and Jean Casella
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Since we are focused on Colorado’s criminal justice system, it’s worth noting that in November, state residents will vote on a ballot measure called Proposition 102. According to an editorial in the Denver Post, the proposition “is worded in such a way that voters might be led to believe they are supporting increased public safety by voting […]