Steven Donziger, a folk hero among law students and environmental activists, has an extraordinary story that remains widely unknown.
The Bail ProjectJune 11, 2024
A $30K Bail Amount Determined in a Matter of Minutes
Aubriana became homeless after a judge set her bail at $30,000 in a hearing that lasted less than 20 minutes.
The Bail ProjectMay 11, 2024
When a Wedding Registry Becomes Social Advocacy
This couple took a revolutionary approach to their wedding and asked guests to bail people out of jail.
The Bail ProjectMay 7, 2024
10 Times the Bail System Benefited the Ultrarich
From Elizabeth Holmes to George Santos, high rollers and their networks have leveraged the cash bail system to buy their freedom and impact case outcomes.
The Bail ProjectMay 6, 2024
Bail Bond Industry Chooses Profit Over People and Policy
Charitable bail funds and your right to equal justice are at risk thanks to the billion-dollar bail bond industry.
The Bail ProjectMay 3, 2024
How A Judge Helped Break A Cycle of Opioid Addiction
A county drug treatment instead of incarceration made all the difference in Anthony’s journey to recovery and sobriety.
The Bail ProjectMay 2, 2024
Kentucky Governor Sides with Community Safety in Vetoing Broken Safer Kentucky Act
Gov. Beshear is not willing to gamble the safety and livelihoods of Kentuckians for a short-sighted political win.
The Bail ProjectApril 11, 2024
Transgender Invisibility Behind Bars
The pretrial system failed Martino, as she faced threats in a men’s jail for two weeks compromising her health and safety.
The Bail ProjectMarch 30, 2024
Five Questions About Reproductive Healthcare in Jails
Healthcare expert Dr. Carolyn Sufrin highlights the alarming state of reproductive care in women's jails across the U.S.
The Bail ProjectMarch 25, 2024
What People Get Wrong About Public Safety
It’s more than crime rate statistics. It’s community-based programs, well-maintained public housing, and playgrounds for children to name a few.
The Bail ProjectMarch 22, 2024
