Devin McMahon, Author at The Bail Project

The Bail Project makes a statement about Texas bail reform.

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Texas Legislature Ends Session with Historic, but Imperfect, Pretrial Progress

Critical due process protections secured in SJR 5, dangerous bail proposals defeated with the failure of SJR 1 and SJR 87, but wealth-based detention expands with SB 9

Devin McMahonJune 3, 2025

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House Improves SJR 5, but Texas Pretrial Freedoms Still Under Attack

Lawmakers must preserve due process gains in SJR 5 and reject extreme bail and detention measures in SJR 1 and SB 9.

Devin McMahonMay 19, 2025

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Fiona Apple’s New Protest Song is a Haunting Call for Pretrial Justice

“Pretrial (Let Her Go Home)” echoes the heartbreak and injustice we see every day at The Bail Project.

Devin McMahonMay 9, 2025

The Texas governor pushes regressive bail reform

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Texas Governor Pushes Bail Overhaul that Violates Constitution

Gov. Greg Abbott’s proposal to automatically deny bail is an alarming violation of due process

Devin McMahonMay 1, 2025

Beyond Bail: The Bail Project's National Report on Pretrial Justice

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New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for Bail Reform, Highlights Progress and Challenges

The Bail Project’s “Beyond Bail” report documents the movement to end wealth-based detention.

Devin McMahonMarch 5, 2025

Beyond Bail - A Look at Pretrial Justice Reform

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Beyond Bail: What’s Next for Reform?

A new report, Beyond Bail, highlights growing bail reform, challenges, and successes, proving pretrial justice is shifting toward fairness and safety.

Devin McMahonMarch 5, 2025

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Devin McMahon

Texas Legislature Ends Session with Historic, but Imperfect, Pretrial Progress

House Improves SJR 5, but Texas Pretrial Freedoms Still Under Attack

Fiona Apple’s New Protest Song is a Haunting Call for Pretrial Justice

Texas Governor Pushes Bail Overhaul that Violates Constitution

New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for Bail Reform, Highlights Progress and Challenges

Beyond Bail: What’s Next for Reform?

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Donate to reunite a family today.

A family like Sandra’s. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Robert. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

Donate to bring someone home today.

Someone like Sherry. Read her story below.

Devin McMahon

Texas Legislature Ends Session with Historic, but Imperfect, Pretrial Progress

House Improves SJR 5, but Texas Pretrial Freedoms Still Under Attack

Fiona Apple’s New Protest Song is a Haunting Call for Pretrial Justice

Texas Governor Pushes Bail Overhaul that Violates Constitution

New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for Bail Reform, Highlights Progress and Challenges

Beyond Bail: What’s Next for Reform?

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