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Youth Charging Reform Act met with resistance from law enforcement

The Youth Charging Reform Act would repeal 11 automatic-transfer crimes and address racial disparities with judges deciding youth cases individually, supported by Maryland's attorney general.

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State leaders are supporting a bill to keep youths charged with certain crimes in the juvenile system, but it's being met with resistance from law enforcement.

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Youth Charging Reform Act met with resistance from law enforcement

State leaders are supporting a bill to keep youths charged with certain crimes in the juvenile system, but it's being met with resistance from law enforcement.

·Baltimore, United States
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Bill to limit automatic charging of youths as adults reenters the Maryland General Assembly

The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard two juvenile justice reform bills that would ensure less youth are exposed to the adult criminal justice system.

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