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The Bail Project Opposes the Safer Kentucky Act

Key provisions of the bill include unnecessary restrictions of charitable bail organizations that will harm Kentuckians

Jeremy ChersonJanuary 10, 2024

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House Speaker Joe Tate and Michigan Legislature Must Back Bipartisan Pretrial Reform, Urges University of Michigan Student Coalition

Strong defense of equal justice and bail reform by Michigan’s Gen Z voters showcases overwhelming support for HBs 4655–4662

Jeremy ChersonNovember 20, 2023

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The Bail Project Announces New Director of Philanthropy

As Director of Philanthropy, Kristina Justiniano will lead The Bail Project’s development vision, building an impactful strategy that will carry the organization through its next phase.

Jeremy ChersonOctober 11, 2023

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The Bail Project Applauds Changes to Los Angeles Bail System

New changes to the bail schedules are a step in the right direction to strengthen due process

Jeremy ChersonOctober 1, 2023

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The Bail Project Celebrates Court Ruling Affirming the Pretrial Fairness Act

With this decision, Illinois becomes the first state in the nation to completely eliminate the devastating use of cash bail, upholding the presumption of innocence.

Jeremy ChersonJuly 18, 2023

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Louisville Branch of Bail Project Transitions to Policy Advocacy Role, Phases Out Bail Assistance

The announcement is coupled with the release of a new report that summarizes the organization’s local impact to-date and provides recommendations to improve the state and local pretrial systems.

Jeremy ChersonJune 26, 2023

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The Bail Project Raises Concerns Over Police Raid of Atlanta Solidarity Fund: “An Act of Intimidation”

In response to yesterday’s raid of the Atlanta Solidarity Fund offices and the subsequent arrest of three of its staff members, The Bail Project issued the following statement.

Jeremy ChersonJune 1, 2023

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The Bail Project Applauds the Superior Court of the State of California for Striking Down Bail Schedules in Los Angeles County

Bail schedules perpetuated a two-tiered system of justice: one where those with money would be released pretrial, and one where those who were too poor to pay bail would remain…

Jeremy ChersonMay 17, 2023

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The Bail Project Responds to NYS Changes to Bail Laws

Clandestine changes to the state’s laws are not only unnecessary, they go against ample evidence proving that bail reform has not increased crime throughout the state.

Jeremy ChersonMay 3, 2023

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The Bail Project Responds to Changes to the State Constitution of Wisconsin that Expand the Use of Cash Bail

Cash bail has no place in a justice system that promises equal justice under the law.

Jeremy ChersonApril 6, 2023

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