Nicole Zayas Manzano, Author at The Bail Project

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POLICY

The Myth of “Having Your Day in Court”

As criminal trials go extinct in the shadow of plea bargains, “having your day in court” is transforming into American folklore.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoSeptember 18, 2023

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POLICY

The High Price of Cash Bail

Cash bail not only costs individuals caught in the system. Their friends, families, communities, and society pay too.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoJuly 17, 2023

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POLICY

The Bail Problem is Bigger in Texas

Bigger isn’t always better. Texas’ big bail system causes far more problems than it solves.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoApril 17, 2023

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