Title 2 of S. 2543 is a bail reform proposal. and reforming our bail laws is a key element in any fight against crime. It recognizes that our bail laws simply have not worked when it comes to dealing with drug traffickers. Accordingly. it establishes special bail provisions for those persons who are arrested on Federal drug charges. It reverses the normal presumption that a person will go free on bail for certain types of persons who have been arrested on drug charges. such as persons with prior drug convictions or illegal aliens. For such persons. bail would not be available unless the person arrested could show special reasons justifying release on bail prior to trial. Mr.
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