Nation 60% of people awaiting trial can’t afford bail. A civil rights commission can’t agree on reform. January 20, 2022January 20, 2022Tami Abdollah, USA TODAYComments Off on 60% of people awaiting trial can’t afford bail. A civil rights commission can’t agree on reform. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights released a cash bail report but did not make a recommendation because its members couldn't agree.