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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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Why Mutual Aid Is Vital to Criminal Justice Reform’s Next Chapter

Bail funds play a powerful and important role not only in reducing the structural harms caused by our nation’s reliance on failing cash bail policies, but also in strengthening and…

David GasparDecember 26, 2024

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Our 2024 Annual Report

The Bail Project is thrilled to announce the release of our 2024 Annual Report, a testament to the transformative power of The Bail Project community.

Meghan HamiltonNovember 22, 2024

Is the sharing of mugshots constitutional?

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The Public Sharing Of Mugshots Undermines The Presumption Of Innocence

The presumption of innocence – the idea that everyone in the United States is innocent until proven otherwise – is turned on its head by the public sharing of mugshots.

Melissa EtehadNovember 18, 2024

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Reflections on Ferguson: A Decade Later, the Struggle for Justice Continues

Ten years after Michael Brown's death, the urgency to confront systemic injustices in our criminal justice system remains as vital as ever.

David GasparAugust 9, 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

Do you really have the right to a lawyer?

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Expectation vs. Reality: Your Right to a Lawyer

If you can’t afford a lawyer, you might not get one. At every step of a court case, your Constitutional right to an attorney may surprise you.

Claire MaukschJuly 19, 2024

Cash bail in the United States and the Philippines

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Only Two Countries Have For-Profit Bail Systems

Discover how other countries ensure public safety without relying on unaffordable cash bail, challenging the U.S. system's inequalities.

Avery BizzellJuly 8, 2024

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Bail vs. Bond: Is there a difference?

The pretrial process can be full of confusing terms. Check out our bail glossary for clear definitions to help you navigate a little easier.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 2, 2024

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Are Risk Assessment Tools Setting the Stage for AI Judges?

AI may be helpful in creating a playlist or business plan, but its potential in the courtroom presents an unsettling future and concerning present.

Hannah WebsterJune 28, 2024

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