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In America, you shouldn't be in jail because you're poorCOMMENTARYIn These Times: No One Should Be in Jail Because They’re Poor
July 2, 2026

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.
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Mike Lang/USA TODAY Network via Imagn ImagesCOMMENTARYPOLICYUSA Today: When You’re Broke, Cash Bail Is a Freedom You Can’t Afford
June 29, 2026

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.
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People in jail at Delaney HallLEARNMost People in Jail Aren’t There for What You Think
June 25, 2026

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.
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Learn more about the "trial penalty" and how it impacts those who are incarcerated.CLIENT STORIESThe Cold Part of the System: The Trial Penalty and Its Human Cost
June 16, 2026

The Cold Part of the System: The Trial Penalty and Its Human Cost

A father working to rebuild his life is detained for nearly a year after a firearm arrest, navigating what he says are gaps in care, oversight, and accountability.
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