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POLICY REPORTS

Jail Is Not Mental Health Care

Our new explainer shows community-based programs offer safer, cheaper, and more humane alternatives to locking people up.

Donovan X. RamseySeptember 16, 2025

POLICY REPORTS

How Real Bail Reform Creates a Safer America

Know the facts: Bail reform is bipartisan, data-driven, and working. Don’t let misinformation roll back commonsense reforms protecting pretrial freedom.

Devin McMahonAugust 26, 2025

The Bail Project and the Texas Legislature

POLICY

Texas Takes Steps Toward a Better Pretrial System

The Texas Legislature passed landmark pretrial reform. But more is needed to reduce cash bail and protect pretrial liberty.

Emma StammenJune 16, 2025

POLICY

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

POLICY

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

POLICY

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

POLICY

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?