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
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
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
Research shows that pretrial detention is one of the major driving factors contributing to jail population growth.
David GasparSeptember 12, 2024
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
Detroit sees a dramatic decrease in crime, and safer communities, by limiting the use of cash bail.
Jeremy ChersonJuly 17, 2024
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
People who can’t afford to pay bail will be stranded in jail on charges for minor, nonviolent offenses that wouldn’t require incarceration if they were convicted.
Erin GeorgeMay 4, 2024
Charitable bail funds and your right to equal justice are at risk thanks to the billion-dollar bail bond industry.
Lizzie TriboneMay 3, 2024
Gov. Beshear is not willing to gamble the safety and livelihoods of Kentuckians for a short-sighted political win.
Carrie ColeApril 11, 2024
