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Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to The Tennessean: Tenn. Amendment 1 Would Give Judges More Power To Deny Bail | Opinion
October 21, 2026
NEW YORK, Oct. 21 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary:

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Tenn. Amendment 1 Would Give Judges More Power To Deny Bail | Opinion

By Rafael A. Mangual

The Tennessean

October 19th, 2026

Tennessee's constitution limits when judges can deny bail before trial. Amendment 1 would give judges greater authority to detain defendants they determine pose serious risks.

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