Jeremy Cherson, Author at The Bail Project

Texas county jails detain over 53,000 people

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State Lawmakers Push Attacks on Texans’ Freedom and Tax Dollars

Dangerous Package Of Bills Would Throw Many Texans In Jail, Worsening Burden on All Taxpayers

Jeremy ChersonFebruary 12, 2025

Gov Abbott discusses regressive bail reform

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The Bail Project Responds to Texas Governor Abbott’s Regressive “Bail Reform” Proposal

The Bail Project condemns Governor Abbott’s proposed "bail reform" as a misleading and harmful policy that prioritizes fearmongering over true safety

Jeremy ChersonFebruary 3, 2025

David Gaspar discusses his experiences in jail

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David Gaspar on Spending Holidays In Jail

In U.S. News & World Report, The Bail Project’s CEO draws on his experience in jail to call for bail reform.

Jeremy ChersonJanuary 14, 2025

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Michigan Legislature Fails to Advance Historic Pretrial Reform Legislation

The comprehensive legislation included crucial reforms aimed at reducing wealth-based detention, ensuring due process, and improving pretrial decision-making

Jeremy ChersonDecember 19, 2024

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Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

Comprehensive legislation, which was heard in the House Criminal Justice Committee, includes crucial reforms aimed at reducing wealth-based detention, ensuring due process, and improving pretrial decision-making

Jeremy ChersonNovember 12, 2024

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New Campaign Featuring Carmelo Anthony, Michael Eric Dyson, and Leyna Bloom Shines a Light on Cash Bail Injustice

Celebrities partner with The Bail Project and the Ad Council to raise awareness about the injustice of wealth-based detention.

Jeremy ChersonOctober 1, 2024

Charitable Bail Organizations and HB 8205

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Response to Passage of HR 8205

House Bill Weaponizes Federal Insurance Fraud Statute to Target Charitable Bail Funds. The Bail Project Responds.

Jeremy ChersonSeptember 26, 2024

Bail Reform Does Not Lead to an Increase in Gun Violence

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Does Bail Reform Lead to An Increase in Gun Violence?

We can have both a safer community and a fairer justice system without a price tag – just take it from New Jersey.

Jeremy ChersonSeptember 16, 2024

Did Kamala Harris donate to a bail fund?

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Did Kamala Harris Donate to The Bail Project?

Harris's entry into the presidential race has inspired vitriol and misinformation about charitable bail funds.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 31, 2024

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The Bail Project to Resume Operations in Atlanta

Organization to continue charitable work after judge temporarily blocks restrictive law

Jeremy ChersonJuly 22, 2024

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State Lawmakers Push Attacks on Texans’ Freedom and Tax Dollars

The Bail Project Responds to Texas Governor Abbott’s Regressive “Bail Reform” Proposal

David Gaspar on Spending Holidays In Jail

Michigan Legislature Fails to Advance Historic Pretrial Reform Legislation

Historic Pretrial Legislation Advances Equal Justice in Michigan

New Campaign Featuring Carmelo Anthony, Michael Eric Dyson, and Leyna Bloom Shines a Light on Cash Bail Injustice

Response to Passage of HR 8205

Does Bail Reform Lead to An Increase in Gun Violence?

The Bail Project to Resume Operations in Atlanta

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Someone like Michael. Read his story below.

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Someone like Ashley. Read her story below.

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