Emma Stammen, Author at The Bail Project

The Bail Project and the Texas Legislature

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Texas Takes Steps Toward a Better Pretrial System

The Texas Legislature passed landmark pretrial reform. But more is needed to reduce cash bail and protect pretrial liberty.

Emma StammenJune 16, 2025

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Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Texas

Texas lawmakers are considering harmful bail bills. Urge your representative to vote NO on SJR 5 and SB 9 today.

Emma StammenMarch 7, 2025

Pretrial reform in Michigan must be passed

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Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

To further improve safety and fairness, Michigan must pass crucial pretrial reform bills. But with only a few days remaining on the legislative calendar, time is running out.

Emma StammenDecember 4, 2024

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Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

The vast majority of women in jail haven’t been convicted of anything, yet unaffordable cash bail traps them behind bars.

Emma StammenMay 9, 2024

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Houston DA Leaves Tattered Bail Reform Legacy

Kim Ogg’s tenure was marked by broken promises and bad policy

Emma StammenApril 4, 2024

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Public Safety Lies in the Hands of New York Judges

New York judges should take a page from Lady Liberty’s book when it comes to pretrial decision making.

Emma StammenAugust 17, 2023

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Texas Takes Steps Toward a Better Pretrial System

Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Texas

Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

Houston DA Leaves Tattered Bail Reform Legacy

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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.

Emma Stammen

Texas Takes Steps Toward a Better Pretrial System

Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Texas

Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

Houston DA Leaves Tattered Bail Reform Legacy

Public Safety Lies in the Hands of New York Judges

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