The El Paso County Democratic Party also supports a strong Yes vote on Amendment I. This measure closes a loophole that, due to a 2020 decision to abolish the death penalty, accidentally allowed people charged with first-degree murder to post bail. Yes, you heard that right—a loophole that could allow the most serious offenders a chance at bail.
This amendment would give judges back the power to deny bail to those charged with first-degree murder, ensuring public safety and bringing common sense back to our criminal justice system. It’s a simple fix to an oversight that should never have existed in the first place. Vote Yes to close this dangerous loophole once and for all.
