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Taylor Could Go Home — But Only If She Had $2,500. That’s How Cash Bail Works.

A $2,500 bail turned a minor arrest into a two-week nightmare for Taylor.

The Bail ProjectJuly 7, 2026

In America, you shouldn't be in jail because you're poor

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In These Times: No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor

On America’s 250th anniversary, we must confront the issues of bail, democracy and the unfinished promise of democracy.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 2, 2026

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USA Today: When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford

As Americans struggle with rising costs, the justice system imposes one of the most extreme financial demands imaginable: money for freedom.

Erin GeorgeJune 29, 2026

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Most People in Jail Aren’t There for What You Think

We imagine violence and threat. In practice, most people in jail are there for misdemeanors and public order offenses that track poverty more than danger.

The Bail ProjectJune 25, 2026

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Taylor Could Go Home — But Only If She Had $2,500. That’s How Cash Bail Works.

In These Times: No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor

USA Today: When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford

Taylor Could Go Home — But Only If She Had $2,500. That’s How Cash Bail Works.

In These Times: No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor

USA Today: When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford

Most People in Jail Aren’t There for What You Think

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Taylor Could Go Home — But Only If She Had $2,500. That’s How Cash Bail Works.

In These Times: No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor

USA Today: When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford

Taylor Could Go Home — But Only If She Had $2,500. That’s How Cash Bail Works.

In These Times: No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor

USA Today: When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford

Most People in Jail Aren’t There for What You Think

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