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Take Action: Stop Harmful Bail Legislation in Texas

Texas lawmakers are considering harmful bail bills. Urge your representative to vote NO on SJR 5 and SB 9 today.

Emma StammenMarch 7, 2025

Pretrial reform in Michigan must be passed

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Lawmakers Must Deliver on Pretrial Reform Fixes

To further improve safety and fairness, Michigan must pass crucial pretrial reform bills. But with only a few days remaining on the legislative calendar, time is running out.

Emma StammenDecember 4, 2024

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Time is Running Out for Michigan Pretrial Reform: Take Action Now!

Could Michigan’s justice system finally put fairness over money? See how you can make a difference today.

Avery BizzellNovember 21, 2024

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Legislative Attack on Bail Funds Threatens Lifeline for Poorest Americans

Our system promises “Equal Justice Under Law,” but how can justice be equal if the way you’re treated by the courts depends on how much money you have?

David GasparOctober 17, 2024

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A National Blueprint for Taking Money Out of Justice

A year ago, Illinois became the first state to abolish cash bail. Critics argued this reform would result in an increase in crime – they were wrong.

David GasparSeptember 18, 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

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The Fulton County Jail Crisis Requires Cash Bail Reform

Research shows that pretrial detention is one of the major driving factors contributing to jail population growth.

David GasparSeptember 12, 2024

We Want You to Tell Us What You Think about Bail Reform

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We Want to Put YOU on a Billboard!

We’re putting real people’s opinions about bail reform on billboards. Share your thoughts for a chance to be featured!

Shannon SoperAugust 2, 2024

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Take it from a Chief Judge: Bail Reform Works

Detroit sees a dramatic decrease in crime, and safer communities, by limiting the use of cash bail.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 17, 2024

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Michigan Mothers Deserve Pretrial Freedom

The vast majority of women in jail haven’t been convicted of anything, yet unaffordable cash bail traps them behind bars.

Emma StammenMay 9, 2024

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Donate to reunite a family today.

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Donate to pay someone’s bail today.

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