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The Bail Project Opposes House Passage of Federal Bills Threatening Bail Reform and States’ Rights

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By Emma Stammen In POLICY

People Are Jailed for Missed Court Dates. Simple Reminders Can Prevent This.

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By Nicole Zayas Manzano In POLICY

Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Congress

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The Bail Project opposes U.S. House of Representatives' passage of dangerous bail bills

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The Bail Project Opposes House Passage of Federal Bills Threatening Bail Reform and States’ Rights

Bills would pressure states to rely on wealth-based detention, expand federal overreach into local pretrial policy, and expose charitable bail organizations to criminal liability.

The Bail ProjectMay 14, 2026

Missed court dates can be prevented with court reminders

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People Are Jailed for Missed Court Dates. Simple Reminders Can Prevent This.

Court date reminders save time and money and help keep people out of jail. It’s time for every state to use them.

Emma StammenMay 14, 2026

Harmful federal bail legislation is on the horizon.

POLICY

Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Congress

The U.S. Congress is considering dangerous bills to attack this bail reform across the country. You can help stop this legislation; here's how.

Nicole Zayas ManzanoMay 9, 2026

Marcus discusses jail conditions in Phoenix

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Coerced by Jail Conditions

From hunger to medical neglect to prolonged delays, Marcus says conditions inside Maricopa County Jail function as pressure – pushing people in pretrial detention to plead guilty just to get…

The Bail ProjectMay 5, 2026

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The Bail Project Opposes House Passage of Federal Bills Threatening Bail Reform and States’ Rights

People Are Jailed for Missed Court Dates. Simple Reminders Can Prevent This.

Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Congress

The Bail Project Opposes House Passage of Federal Bills Threatening Bail Reform and States’ Rights

People Are Jailed for Missed Court Dates. Simple Reminders Can Prevent This.

Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Congress

Coerced by Jail Conditions

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