Nat Cohen is a Los Angeles based attorney and writer with a background in indigent criminal defense and eviction prevention. Her writing focuses on policing, surveillance, and depictions of crime in popular media.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Overhauls Cash Bail System
Soon, it will be harder to be jailed for the “crime” of being poor.
How a “Shadow District Attorney’s Office” Formed Under Guise of “Victims’ Rights”
Former prosecutor Kathleen Cady uses her connections not to advocate for the rights of victims, but to silence them and change sentencing policies.
Class Action Lawsuit Challenges Pretrial Detention of Arrestees Who Can’t Afford Bail
A group of civil rights organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging the policy of jailing arrested individuals due to their inability to make bail.
UPDATE: LA County Courts Reinstitute Bail for Nonviolent Offenders
The Los Angeles County Superior Court ended its COVID-19 emergency bail schedule on June 30 amidst a new surge of infections.
An Explainer on LASD Contracts, and a Vision of Safety Without Them
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department does not want contract cities to control their budget.
