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Cash Bail Is Overcrowding Fulton County Jail, Not Protecting Atlanta

A new ACLU report reveals the harms of tying pretrial release to money by examining Fulton County Jail in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tara WatfordFebruary 17, 2026

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Inside Bail Reform

Six Core Components of Safe, Fair, and Effective Pretrial Policy

The Bail ProjectFebruary 4, 2026

Having navigated the criminal justice system, David now helps others.

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Twenty Years After Prison, I’m Fighting to Give Others Their First Chance

My release anniversary isn’t just a milestone, but a reminder of how many people remain trapped in a criminal justice system built to punish, not give a fresh start.

David GasparJanuary 30, 2026

James was jailed in St. Louis due to a false charge

CLIENT STORIES

Faith Through the Fire of a False Charge

Incarcerated for months under harsh conditions, James found relief and hope through The Bail Project.

The Bail ProjectJanuary 29, 2026

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Cash Bail Is Overcrowding Fulton County Jail, Not Protecting Atlanta

Inside Bail Reform

Twenty Years After Prison, I’m Fighting to Give Others Their First Chance

Cash Bail Is Overcrowding Fulton County Jail, Not Protecting Atlanta

Inside Bail Reform

Twenty Years After Prison, I’m Fighting to Give Others Their First Chance

Faith Through the Fire of a False Charge

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NEWS & STORIES

Cash Bail Is Overcrowding Fulton County Jail, Not Protecting Atlanta

Inside Bail Reform

Twenty Years After Prison, I’m Fighting to Give Others Their First Chance

Cash Bail Is Overcrowding Fulton County Jail, Not Protecting Atlanta

Inside Bail Reform

Twenty Years After Prison, I’m Fighting to Give Others Their First Chance

Faith Through the Fire of a False Charge

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